Nereid (Sea-Nymph) from a Hanging, late 300s - 400s. Egypt, Byzantine period, late 4th - 5th century. Slit-and dovetailed-tapestry weave probably woven in a linen plain-weave ground; dyed wool, undyed linen; overall: 66.7 x 64.5 cm (26 1/4 x 25 3/8 in.); mounted: 76.8 x 75.6 x 2.9 cm (30 1/4 x 29 3/4 x 1 1/8 in.).
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Nereid (Sea-Nymph) from a Hanging, late 300s - 400s. Egypt, Byzantine period, late 4th - 5th century. Slit-and dovetailed-tapestry weave probably woven in a linen plain-weave ground; dyed wool, undyed linen; overall: 66.7 x 64.5 cm (26 1/4 x 25 3/8 in.); mounted: 76.8 x 75.6 x 2.9 cm (30 1/4 x 29 3/4 x 1 1/8 in.).

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The Cleveland Museum of Arts

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT19A57_361

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Nereid Sea-Nymph Hanging late 300s - 400s Egypt Byzantine period late 4th - 5th century Slit- dovetailed-tapestry weave woven linen plain-weave ground dyed wool undyed linen

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