Fragment, Medium: Warp: S-spun linen. Weft: S-spun linen, S-spun wool Technique: slit tapestry with supplementary weft wrapping, Large tapestry-woven leaf. Monochrome type, purple wool and undyed linen. Purple nine-lobed leaf with two down-curving volutes from the stem and purple dots between the lobes on an undyed background. Embroidery defines the veining of the leaf., Egypt, 3rd–4th century, woven textiles, Fragment

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