Fragment of a Cover or Blanket with Interlace Square

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The rich purple color of this fragment is due to the use of a highly prized murex (shellfish) dye. The use of this dye was a controlled privilege. This purple was imitated, with varying success, by overdying more common colors. The loop pile seen here was created using a supplemental weft thread.

Fragment of a Cover or Blanket with Interlace Square, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, weft loop weave

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Fragment of a Cover or Blanket with Interlace Square, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, weft loop weave
Fragment of a Cover or Blanket with Interlace Square, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, weft loop weave
Fragment of a Cover or Blanket with Interlace Square, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, weft loop weave

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