Polychrome tapestry band with a nimbed figure, lion, and plant motif

Date10th c

Mediumlinen, wool, polychrome

Dimensions6 x 29.5 cm

ClassificationsTextile/Fibre Art

Credit LineGift of Dr. Lillian Malcove

Object numberM82.062

DescriptionFragment from a linen cloth w/ an inwoven polychrome tapestry band - Standing saint in Byzantinizing jewelled costume within a border of interlocking multicoloured L shapes and animal and plant motifs

Collections

Malcove Collection

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