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Fragment of Wall Hanging with confronted cocks and running dogs

4th–6th century
Not on view
This elaborately woven band was probably originally part of a large wall hanging for a domestic setting covering a door or decorating a wall. All the motifs related to the pleasures of the elite on their country estates. The large cocks confront each other across a large cluster of grapes with grape leaves by their feet. The detailed spurs on their claws suggest they were used for sport. Above their backs are hunting dogs.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Fragment of Wall Hanging with confronted cocks and running dogs
  • Date: 4th–6th century
  • Geography: Made in Byzantine Egypt
  • Culture: Coptic
  • Medium: Wool and linen
  • Dimensions: Overall: 12 13/16 x 24 5/16 in. (32.5 x 61.8 cm)
    Framed: 18 7/8 x 29 5/16 x 1 3/8 in. (48 x 74.5 x 3.5 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Woven
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Christopher C. Grisanti and Suzanne P. Fawbush; The Tianaderrah Foundation; Larry and Ann Burns, in honor of Austin B. Chinn; Mary and Michael Jaharis; and André Dimitriadis Gifts; and funds from various donors, 2011
  • Object Number: 2011.363
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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