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Three Fragments from a Border

before 1968

Egypt

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Medium
tapestry weave; wool and linen
Measurements
Overall: 18.5 x 4.1 cm (7 5/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1982.273
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
Three horizontal tapestry fragments feature repeating scenes of hunters and animals in muted red, green, and dark brown against a tan background. Figures on horseback and foot with round shields chase lions through stylized foliage. Heads tilted, most figures face right in a flat, profile view. The textiles have frayed, jagged edges and several small holes. This dense, frieze-like composition captures figures in mid-stride across three worn, faded strips of fabric.

Three Fragments from a Border

before 1968

Egypt

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