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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2002.318.13
Title
Fragment: Floral Pattern and Bust Portrait
Classification
Textile Arts
Work Type
textile
Date
5th-7th century
Places
Creation Place: Africa, Egypt
Period
Byzantine period, Early
Culture
Byzantine
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/315208

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Wool and linen, tapestry woven
Technique
Woven, tapestry weave

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Carroll F. Wales
Accession Year
2002
Object Number
2002.318.13
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
A floral semis pattern is oriented toward a bust portrait in medallion on this tapestry woven band. Female bust with black hair, red earrings and necklace against an orange background with red border. Red and yellow flowers with green stems appear against a buff background. Two lotus leaves are visible. The linen warps are paired.
Commentary
Compare the paired lotus leaves and flowers to those on 1931.42

Verification Level

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