Square with Quail, probably 5th century, Attributed to Egypt, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, 16.37 in. high 12.00 in. wide (41.5 cm high 30.5 cm wide), Textiles, Squares like this example are a type of textile ornament related to mosaic emblemata or allegorical devices. Unlike earlier pieces, however, which clearly belonged to allegorical cycles, this square was probably made as an independent piece and had a more general meaning
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Square, Quail, 5th century, Attributed, Egypt, Wool, linen, plain weave, tapestry, 16.37, high 12.00, wide, 41.5 cm high 30.5 wide, Textiles, Squares, example, type, textile ornament related, mosaic emblemata, allegorical devices, earlier pieces, cycles, square, independent piece, general meaning
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