Fragment, 4th–5th century, Said to be from Egypt, Antinopolis, Wool (warp, weft and pile); symmetrically knotted pile, Rug: L. 40 3/16 in. (102 cm), Textiles-Rugs, This rug fragment is a rare example of an early textile that most certainly functioned as a floor covering. Its brilliant colors, interlocking designs, and shaded geometric forms create an illusionistic effect
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Fragment, 4th–5th century, Said, Egypt, Antinopolis, Wool, warp, weft, pile, symmetrically knotted pile, Rug, L, 40 3/16, 102 cm, Textiles-Rugs, rug, fragment, rare example, early textile, certainly functioned, floor covering, brilliant colors, interlocking designs, shaded geometric, forms, create, illusionistic effect
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