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Ornament from a Garment
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Six different designs of leaves and interlacing lines are organized harmoniously here within circles, triangles, and squares. Originally part of a garment, interlacing knot designs were thought to symbolically protect the wearer from harm.
| Artist / Maker | Egypt, Byzantine period |
|---|---|
| Date | 400s–600s CE |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt, Byzantine period |
| Medium | Linen, undyed; wool, dyed; tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrapping |
| Dimensions | Overall: 25.4 x 24.8 cm (10 x 9 3/4 in.); Mounted: 38.1 x 38.1 cm (15 x 15 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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