1975.41.8: Band with Nereids and Animals in Medallions
Textile Arts
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1975.41.8
- Title
- Band with Nereids and Animals in Medallions
- Classification
- Textile Arts
- Work Type
- tapestry
- Date
- 7th-8th century
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Egypt (Ancient)
- Period
- Byzantine period
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/288715
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Linen and wool, tapestry woven
- Technique
- Tapestry
- Dimensions
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4.7 × 11.5 cm (1 7/8 × 4 1/2 in.)
13 × 7 cm (5 1/8 × 2 3/4 in.)
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of The Hagop Kevorkian Foundation in memory of Hagop Kevorkian
- Accession Year
- 1975
- Object Number
- 1975.41.8
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
-
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Descriptions
- Description
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Two fragments of a red tapestry-woven band with a buff scrolling vine forming medallions against a red background. Medallions formed by the vine scroll contain animals and nereids riding sea monsters done in buff colored yarn. The hair of one nereid is done in black wool. The nereids hold scarves up over their heads, a conventional pose. One of the bands turns at a right angle.
Weft wrapping used to create extended lines parallel to the warp direction.
Verification Level
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