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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1924.112
Title
Band with Vine and Interlace
Classification
Textile Arts
Work Type
textile
Date
3rd-5th century CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa
Period
Byzantine period
Culture
Coptic
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/215171

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Wool on linen
Dimensions
19.37 x 6.67 cm (7 5/8 x 2 5/8 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross
Accession Year
1924
Object Number
1924.112
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Twisting narrow vine with serrated leaves runs between two borders of geometric interlace. Flying shuttle used to create interlace design on top of tapestry woven purple ground.

Verification Level

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