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Cover fragment: centaur surrounded by animals and flowers
Cover fragment: centaur surrounded by animals and flowers

Cover fragment: centaur surrounded by animals and flowers

5th–6th century A.D.
Object PlaceGraeco-Roman, Eastern Mediterranean
Medium/TechniqueWool and linen on linen; tapestry, plain and looped weaving, with eccentric weft, dovetailed
DimensionsHeight x width: 63.5 x 45 cm (25 x 17 11/16 in.)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession number51.566
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ClassificationsTextiles
Square tapestry medallion
Square tapestry medallion
5th–6th century A.D.
Fragment with a tapestry roundel
Fragment with a tapestry roundel
8th–10th century A.D.
Tapestry bands
Tapestry bands
7th–8th century A.D.
Fragment of a tapestry medallion
Fragment of a tapestry medallion
5th–6th century A.D.
Tapestry medallion
Tapestry medallion
5th–6th century
Fragment of a square medallion
Fragment of a square medallion
5th–7th century A.D.
Two fragments of band
Two fragments of band
5th–7th century A.D.
Tapestry fragment
Tapestry fragment
3rd–5th century A.D.
Tapestry fragment
Tapestry fragment
4th–6th century A.D.
Tapestry fragment
Tapestry fragment
4th–6th century A.D.
Fragment of a circular medallion on a looped pile cloth
Fragment of a circular medallion on a looped pile cloth
3rd–4th century A.D.
Tapestry fragment
Tapestry fragment
4th–6th century A.D.