Fragment of a Hanging with Haloed Figure
Egyptian linen, considered the finest in the Byzantine Empire, was imported all across Europe, especially where flax was not easily grown. This work is resist-dyed, meaning that the image was drawn in melted wax, which then resisted the dye used to color the background.
Artwork Details
- Title: Fragment of a Hanging with Haloed Figure
- Date: 5th century
- Geography: Attributed to Egypt
- Medium: Linen
- Dimensions: L. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm)
W. 7 1/2 in. (19 cm) - Classification: Textiles-Painted and/or Printed
- Credit Line: Gift of Kirkor Minassian, 1926
- Object Number: 26.93
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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