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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1975.41.39
Title
Tapestry over Single Warp
Classification
Textile Arts
Work Type
tapestry
Date
6th-7th century
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Egypt (Ancient)
Period
Byzantine period, Early
Culture
Byzantine
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/288719

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Wool and linen
Technique
Woven, tapestry weave
Dimensions
6 x 6 cm (2 3/8 x 2 3/8 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
1975.41.39
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
A small tapestry fragment depicting a human figure, perhaps a nereid or putto with short curls, against a red background. This figure holds a green object up with both hands. To the right of the figure is a partial green leaf and a small white shape that may be a bird.

Verification Level

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