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Source Description
A popular subject depicted in Mediterranean art since the 1st century, the landscape of the Nile River that appears in this tapestry consists of two roundels resembling ponds, each containing fish and ducks, separated by a narrow vine border. The bold border encircling the outer roundel emulates a design characteristic of Greco-Roman art.
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Document identity
localId
22169
label
Tapestry
core
obj
dtoType
object
citationUrl
pageCount
1
Source metadata
id
22169
sourceUrl
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Tapestry
description
A popular subject depicted in Mediterranean art since the 1st century, the landscape of the Nile River that appears in this tapestry consists of two roundels resembling ponds, each containing fish and ducks, separated by a narrow vine border. The bold border encircling the outer roundel emulates a design characteristic of Greco-Roman art.
provenance
Walters Art Museum, 1958, by purchase.
date
10th century (Late Antique)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Textiles
tapestries
imageCount
1
pageCount
1
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
42
height
37
dimensionsRaw
16 9/16 x 14 9/16 in. (42 x 37 cm)
Source extras
cul
Coptic
med
wool
creator_ids
16160
collection_ids
BYZ
TAF
exhibition_ids
none
Single page context
seq
1
pageIndex
0
type
photo
mediaId
ba326587e2e18a05