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Border of Heads and Palmettes from a Large Hanging
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Heads with caps facing front alternate with palmette (fan-shaped) leaves on a rich blue ground—a popular border design for luxurious woolen hangings whose field patterns often incorporated Iranian artistic features. An alternating red and white foliate (leaflike) design forms the secondary border.
| Artist / Maker | Egypt, Antinoë, Byzantine period |
|---|---|
| Date | 500s CE |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt, Antinoë, Byzantine period |
| Medium | Dyed wool, undyed linen; slit-tapestry weave |
| Dimensions | Overall: 76.2 x 26 cm (30 x 10 1/4 in.); Mounted: 89.2 x 34.3 cm (35 1/8 x 13 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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