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Tapestry fragment
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Tapestry fragment

4th–6th century A.D.
Medium/TechniqueLinen and wool; tapestry with looped weft
DimensionsOverall: 11 x 19 cm (4 5/16 x 7 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Amelia B. Edwards
Accession number89.237
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ClassificationsTextiles
ProvenanceDiscovered by W. M. F. Petrie in the Greco-Egyptian cemetery of Hawara in the Fayûm in 1888. "The interments in this cemetery were from 400 B.C. to 150 A.D." This piece dates from 200 B.C. to 150 A.D." Amelia B. Edwards.
Square tapestry medallion
Square tapestry medallion
5th–6th century A.D.
Tapestry fragment
Tapestry fragment
4th–6th century A.D.
Tapestry fragment
Tapestry fragment
4th–6th century A.D.
Cover fragment: centaur surrounded by animals and flowers
Cover fragment: centaur surrounded by animals and flowers
5th–6th century A.D.
Tapestry fragment
Tapestry fragment
5th–6th century A.D.
Fragment of tapestry border
Fragment of tapestry border
4th–7th century A.D.
Tapestry fragment
Tapestry fragment
5th–7th 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.
Fragment of a square tapestry medallion
Fragment of a square tapestry medallion
5th–7th century A.D.
Tapestry fragment
Tapestry fragment
4th–6th century A.D.
Fragment of a garment
Fragment of a garment
5th–7th century A.D.
Image Not Available for Fragment with loop weaving
Fragment with loop weaving
3rd–5th century A.D.