Tapestry with lattice of animals in medallions

Cleveland Museum of Art

Tapestry with lattice of animals in medallions

Date
600s–700s
Medium
wool and linen: tapestry weave
Culture
Egypt
Department
Textiles
Institution
Cleveland Museum of Art

This is a fragment from an horizontal band that was woven to be applied as a decoration to a garment. It has diamond compartments containing floral, geometric, and animal motifs.

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