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Square with Quail

probably 5th century
Not on view
Squares like this one are a type of textile ornament related to mosaic emblemata or allegorical devices. Unlike earlier pieces, however, which clearly belonged to allegorical cycles, later squares were probably made as independent pieces and had a more general meaning.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Square with Quail
  • Date: probably 5th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Egypt
  • Medium: Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave
  • Dimensions: Max. H. 10 1/2 in. (26.5 cm)
    Max. W. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles
  • Credit Line: Gift of George F. Baker, 1890
  • Object Number: 90.5.150
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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