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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1985.115
Title
Fragment with Flowers and Putti
Classification
Textile Arts
Work Type
textile
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Egypt (Ancient)
Period
Byzantine period
Culture
Egyptian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/99858

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Fiber
Technique
Woven, tapestry weave
Dimensions
25.4 x 43.2 cm (10 x 17 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Nanette B. Rodney
Accession Year
1985
Object Number
1985.115
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Square contains four sitting putti, each holding a flower in its hand. Between these figures are large floral motifs. In the central red medallion is another human figure.
The large red tapestry band also contains complicated red and green floral motifs.

Verification Level

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