Fragment of a Cover, 3rd–6th century, Country of Origin Egypt, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, weft loop weave, 26 3/1

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Fragment of a Cover, 3rd–6th century, Country of Origin Egypt, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, weft loop weave, 26 3/16 in. high 13 3/8 in. wide ( cm high 34 cm wide), Textiles, The rich variety of complex interlaces on this magnificent textile recalls the patterned floor mosaics that decorated buildings through the Roman and early Byzantine worlds. The large square with two attached semicircles suggests the floor plan of a basilica, a type of long hall

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Size: 3498px × 5343px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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