Polychrome tapestry band with a human head with curly hair between stylized acanthus

Date6th c

Mediumwool, linen

Dimensions6.5 x 25 cm

ClassificationsTextile/Fibre Art

Credit LineGift of Dr. Lillian Malcove

Object numberM82.044

DescriptionFragment from an all-wool textile w/ an invowen polychrome tapestry band - human head with curly hair and necklace surrounded by stylized acanthus

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Malcove Collection

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