Textile Panel Fragment with Birds and Flowers
| Culture | Byzantine |
|---|---|
| Origin | Egypt |
| Title | Textile Panel Fragment with Birds and Flowers |
| Date | 300–600 CE |
| Medium | Wool and linen |
| Dimensions | Overall: 26 x 28 3/8 in. (66 x 72.1 cm) |
| Credit Line | Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 86.6 |
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This textile fragment is decorated with stylized red rosettes arranged in diamond patterns on the linen surface. Blue and green birds are placed the center of each diamond. The birds are all seen from a side view and are oriented to the left.
This section of patterned material was probably part of a curtain or tablecloth. The presentation of subject matter combines naturalistic and ornamental approaches. The blue-green birds are presented in accurately observed profile, while the pink and red flowers and flower buds are highly stylized. These charming elements are arranged within a lozenge-shaped grid, which holds the design together within a geometric framework. All of the elements of the design were woven into the fabric, although a few details were embroidered.
Provenance research is ongoing for this and many other items in the Eskenazi Museum of Art permanent collection. For more information about the provenance of this artwork, please contact the department curator with specific questions.
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"Textile Panel Fragment with Birds and Flowers | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=86.6