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Polychrome tapestry band with central medallion containing a nimbed bust flanked by a double row of stylized lions and plant motifs
Polychrome tapestry band with central medallion containing a nimbed bust flanked by a double row of stylized lions and plant motifs

Polychrome tapestry band with central medallion containing a nimbed bust flanked by a double row of stylized lions and plant motifs

Date10th c
Mediumlinen, wool, polychrome
Dimensions14.7 x 30.6 cm
ClassificationsTextile/Fibre Art
Credit LineGift of Dr. Lillian Malcove
Object numberM82.046
DescriptionFragment of a polychrome tapestry band from an undyed linen tunic - Central roundel w/in a square w/ a bust of a saint and two short friezes to either side, each w/ a lion and a composite formal plant motif
Collections
  • Malcove Collection