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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1975.41.35
Title
Tapestry Fragment with Semis of Florets
Classification
Textile Arts
Work Type
tapestry
Date
6th-7th centuries
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Egypt (Ancient)
Period
Byzantine period
Culture
Coptic
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/289107

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Linen and wool, tapestry woven
Technique
Tapestry
Dimensions
11.5 x 7.5 cm (4 1/2 x 2 15/16 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
1975.41.35
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Red heart-shaped florets outlined with buff with simple green leaves. Red wool ground on plain linen warp.
Commentary
Compare MFA 10.135

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