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Hanging Fragment with Bird and Basket

4th century
Not on view
The brilliantly colored, painterly depiction of a blue bird and a basket of grapes is typical of the figural naturalism of the late Greco-Roman period. Originally part of a series of decorated bands composing a wall hanging or curtain, this piece probably was used in a domestic setting. Thought to have been woven at Herakleia in Anatolia, it is evidence of the importation of exceptional fabrics into Egypt.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Hanging Fragment with Bird and Basket
  • Date: 4th century
  • Geography: Found/excavated Egypt
  • Medium: Wool, linen; tapestry weave
  • Dimensions: Max. H. 25 1/4 in. (64 cm)
    Max. W. 19 3/4 in. (50 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles
  • Credit Line: Gift of George F. Baker, 1890
  • Object Number: 90.5.153
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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