Square with Quail, probably 5th century, Attributed to Egypt, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, in. high in

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Square with Quail, probably 5th century, Attributed to Egypt, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, in. high in. wide ( cm high cm wide), Textiles, Squares like this example are a type of textile ornament related to mosaic emblemata or allegorical devices. Unlike earlier pieces, however, which clearly belonged to allegorical cycles, this square was probably made as an independent piece and had a more general meaning

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Size: 3958px × 5199px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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