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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1985.114
Title
Band with Stylized Figures and Riders
Classification
Textile Arts
Work Type
textile
Date
6th-8th century
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Egypt (Ancient)
Period
Byzantine period
Culture
Egyptian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/99801

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Wool and linen, tapestry weave
Technique
Woven, tapestry weave
Dimensions
48.3 x 17.8 cm (19 x 7 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Nanette B. Rodney
Accession Year
1985
Object Number
1985.114
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Several motifs repeat over this band: a pair of figures being crowned by a taller central figure, and two riders atop spotted horses who turn to face a small figure with arms raised standing in between them. Highly abstract style.
Commentary
The repeating motif of a pair of figures being crowned by a taller central figure possibly represents a wedding, since comparable scenes appear on contemporary marriage rings. The majority of the band’s design is done in undyed yarn on an indigo background; however, at the very bottom of the band and partially cut off is a medallion with a dancing figure executed in indigo yarn on an undyed background.

Exhibition History

  • 32Q: 3740 Egyptian, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, 11/28/2017 - 06/20/2018

Verification Level

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