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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1923.11
Title
Band with Yellow Leaves
Classification
Textile Arts
Work Type
tapestry
Date
5th-6th century
Places
Creation Place: Africa, Egypt
Period
Byzantine period
Culture
Coptic
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/215145

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Linen and wool, tapestry woven
Technique
Tapestry
Dimensions
29.21 x 11.43 cm (11 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross
Accession Year
1923
Object Number
1923.11
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Linen band with palm buds of colored wool. Two large buds containing yellow field and plant motif, others small. Pink border with white flowers at edges.

Verification Level

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