5th-7th century
A floral semis pattern is oriented toward a bust portrait in medallion on this tapestry woven band. Female bust with black hair, red earrings and necklace against an orange background with red border. Red and yellow flowers with green stems appear against a buff background. Two lotus leaves are visible. The linen warps are paired.
Silk, cotton, and metal-wrapped silk
16th-17th centuryOttomanSilk damask
17th centuryItalianWool and linen
5th-6th centuryByzantineBlue silk
18th-19th centuryChineseLinen and wool, tapestry woven
4th-6th centuryByzantineLinen and wool, tapestry woven
EgyptianSilk and linen
ItalianLinen canvas with silk
19th centuryAmericanSilk, Ikat woven
UzbekHeavy blue satin with gold brocade
19th centuryChineseSilk and gold
18th centuryJapanese