Tapestry Band from a wall hanging (pair with 66.377)
late 3rd to 4th century AD
Medium/Techniqueundyed linen and dyed wool tapestry
Technique: Horizontal tapestry strip of complete width and cut at top and bottom. Originally from the same textile as 66.377.
Warp: linen, S-spun, unplied, 2 or 3 strands together
Weft: wool, S-spun, unplied except for areas where two colors are plied together for mottled effect (e.g., duck at right)
Dimensions12.3 x 90.1 cm (4 13/16 x 35 1/2 in.)
Credit LineCharles Potter Kling Fund
Accession number66.378
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Not on viewClassificationsTextiles
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Provenance1966, sold by Antiken Heinz Herzer, Munich, to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 1, 1966)
4th–5th century
3rd-4th century AD
4th–5th century
550-725
4th–5th century A.D.
3rd–4th century A.D.
3rd–4th century A.D.
4th–6th century A.D.
4th–6th century A.D.
3rd–4th century A.D.
3rd–4th century A.D.