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Fragment, with a Segmentum, from a Tunic

400s - 600s

Egypt, Byzantine period

Medium
tabby weave with interwoven tapestry ornament, linen and wool
Measurements
Overall: 12.8 x 12.1 cm (5 1/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.544
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A linen and wool textile fragment features a dark purple oval medallion centered on a frayed, tan background. Wavy and zigzag tan borders frame the medallion. Inside, three beige and yellow stylized figures face left. The top and bottom creatures have long bodies and curled tails, while the central figure pairs a wide-eyed human face with a striped body. The piece is finished with irregular, weathered edges of coarse fabric.

Fragment, with a Segmentum, from a Tunic

400s - 600s

Egypt, Byzantine period

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