Hanging with Polychrome Columns, 5th–6th century, Found Egypt, near Damietta, Linen, wool; tapestry weave, H. 90 1/2 in. (229.9 cm), Textiles, This grand hanging is part of a set of at least four that also included depictions of colorful columns topped by heads in medallions. The pieces were excavated from a grave where they had been used as shrouds, but several features indicate that they were originally employed as curtains
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Hanging, Polychrome Columns, 5th–6th century, Egypt, Damietta, Linen, wool, tapestry weave, H, 90 1/2, 229.9 cm, Textiles, grand, hanging, part, set, four, included depictions, colorful columns, topped, heads, medallions, pieces, excavated, grave, shrouds, several features, indicate, originally employed, curtains
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