Tapestry with lattice of animals in medallions
Unknown Artist
600s-700s
Medium
tapestry weave: wool and linen
Dimensions
14.6 × 14.3 cm · mounted: 21.3 × 20 cm
Classification
Textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of The Textile Arts Club
Accession Number
1951.89
About this artwork
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.