Fragment of a Cover or Blanket with Interlace Roundel and Stripes, 3rd–5th century


Fragment of a Cover or Blanket with Interlace Roundel and Stripes, 3rd–5th century, Attributed to Egypt, Linen, wool, in. high in. wide ( cm high 97 cm wide), Textiles, This fragment has three ornamental inserts--a roundel containing a complex interlace pattern and two narrow horizontal bands. Surviving fringe and selvage indicate that the fragment formed the end corner of a large piece that would have had other roundels in the field and stripes at the other end


Size: 4202px × 4560px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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