Segmentum from a Tunic
| Title | Segmentum from a Tunic |
|---|---|
| Date | 500s 6th century |
| Medium | tapestry weave (originally inwoven in a tabby ground ?): wool and linen |
| Classification | Textile |
| Origin | Egypt, Byzantine period Egypt |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Segmentum from a Tunic, 500s. Egypt, Byzantine period. Tapestry weave (originally inwoven in a tabby ground ?): wool and linen; overall: 12.1 x 12.1 cm (4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of George D. Pratt, 1926.147 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0) |
About this artwork
“Segmentum from a Tunic” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 500s. It is executed in tapestry weave (originally inwoven in a tabby ground ?): wool and linen and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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