Hanging Fragment with Bird and Basket, 4th century, Found/excavated Egypt, Wool, linen; tapestry weave, in. high in

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Hanging Fragment with Bird and Basket, 4th century, Found/excavated Egypt, Wool, linen; tapestry weave, in. high in. wide (64 cm high 50 cm wide), Textiles, The brilliantly colored, painterly depiction of a blue bird and a basket of grapes is typical of the figural naturalism of the late Greco-Roman period. Originally part of a series of decorated bands composing a wall hanging or curtain, this piece probably was used in a domestic setting

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Size: 3723px × 4838px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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