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Tapestry with lattice of animals in medallions
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Tapestry with lattice of animals in medallions

600s–700s · wool and linen: tapestry weave

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

This is a fragment from an horizontal band that was woven to be applied as a decoration to a garment. It has diamond compartments containing floral, geometric, and animal motifs.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineTapestry with lattice of animals in medallions, 600s–700s. Egypt. Wool and linen: tapestry weave; overall: 14.6 x 14.3 cm (5 3/4 x 5 5/8 in.); mounted: 21.3 x 20 cm (8 3/8 x 7 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of The Textile Arts Club, 1951.89
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