Fragment with an Interlace Medallion
An angular interlaced band forms a grid within the circle. Each square is filled with nested diamond patterns; a leaf with three dots fills each corner. The openwork and fringe suggest that this fragment may be from a shawl, a rectangular piece of fabric worn by men, women, and children. Complete examples in museum collections and the painted shrouds of mummies from the late Roman period show that interlace was a favorite decorative element for shawls.
Artwork Details
- Title: Fragment with an Interlace Medallion
- Date: 3rd–6th century
- Geography: Made in Egypt
- Medium: Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave
- Dimensions: H. 16 in. (40.6 cm)
W. 9 1/4 in.(23.49 cm) - Classification: Textiles
- Credit Line: Purchase by subscription, 1889
- Object Number: 89.18.176
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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