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Medieval ArtTextiles-Woven4th–6th century

Artwork Details

Title	Fragment of Wall Hanging with confronted cocks and running dogs
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
Department	Medieval Art
Date	4th–6th century
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 Page	View at The Met

Cultural Origin

Culture	Coptic
Date Range	300 – 599

Provenance

Country

Byzantine Egypt

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 479579