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Written by: Elena GarcíaSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Carpets & Textiles · Catalogue no. 39781
Egypt, Byzantine periodGrape Leaf from a Curtain
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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This deep-purple grape leaf once decorated the plain linen ground of a curtain. It probably refers to Dionysus, the classical god of wine, whose cult was popular in Egypt through the 6th century.
| Artist / Maker | Egypt, Byzantine period |
|---|---|
| Date | 400s-500s |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt, Byzantine period |
| Medium | weft-faced plain weave with tapestry weave and supplementary weft wrapping; undyed linen and dyed wool |
| Dimensions | Overall: 19 x 31.5 cm (7 1/2 x 12 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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