Textile ArtsEgyptian

Coptic Textile

Description

Blue band with red border decorated with flowers in medallions separated by additional plant motifs. Red square contains four gold squares marked by green rectangles.

Classification

Textile Arts

Technique

Woven, tapestry weave

Medium

Linen and wool, tapestry woven

Culture

Egyptian

Period

Byzantine period

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

49.5 x 26 cm (19 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.)

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