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Fragment of a Hanging with Haloed Figure

5th century
Not on view
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

Object Information
  • 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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