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Guilloche Lattice with Pinecone (?)

7th–9th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Guilloche Lattice with Pinecone (?)
  • Date: 7th–9th century
  • Geography: Made in Egypt
  • Culture: Byzantine
  • Medium: Weft-faced compound twill (samit) in red, black, and blue silk
  • Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 6 5/8in. (20 x 16.9cm)
    Framed: 12 1/4 x 11 x 1 1/2 in. (31.1 x 27.9 x 3.8 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Woven
  • Credit Line: Gift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in honor of Nobuko Kajitani, 2002
  • Object Number: 2002.239.27
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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