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A work made of wool and linen, tapestry weave.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of wool and linen, tapestry weave.

Date:

Greco–Roman period (30 B.C.– 641 A.D.), 4th/5th century

Artist:

Egypt, probably Akhmin

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

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Place

Egypt (Object made in)

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Made 301 CE–500 CE

Medium

Wool and linen, tapestry weave

Dimensions

48.3 × 3.8 cm (19 × 1 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Martin A. Ryerson through the Antiquarian Society

Reference Number

1895.601

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