Tapestry Square with the Head of Spring

COLLECTION NAME:

The AMICA Library

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The AMICA Library

Collection

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AMICA ID:

MMA_.90.5.848

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MMA_.90.5.848

AMICA ID

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AMICA Library Year:

2002

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2002

AMICA Library Year

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Object Type:

Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects

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Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects

Object Type

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Description:

This small tapestry panel comes from Egypt. It was originally used as an appliqué on a larger textile, probably as part of a set. Egypt had a major weaving (especially linen) industry throughout the ancient and medieval period, which brought the country a great deal of its trade and wealth. Unlike the textiles of other cultures, many of these pieces have been preserved by Egypt's hot, dry climate, which prevents rotting. Personified seasons in Byzantine art symbolize prosperity and continued good fortune. As here, they are usually shown holding their attributes in folds of cloth, or even in a pleat of their clothing. In this case, the woman holds roses and pink blossoms rather than fruit or grain, helping to distinguish her as Spring.

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This small tapestry panel comes from Egypt. It was originally used as an appliqué on a larger textile, probably as part of a set. Egypt had a major weaving (especially linen) industry throughout the ancient and medieval period, which brought the country a great deal of its trade and wealth. Unlike the textiles of other cultures, many of these pieces have been preserved by Egypt's hot, dry climate, which prevents rotting. Personified seasons in Byzantine art symbolize prosperity and continued good fortune. As here, they are usually shown holding their attributes in folds of cloth, or even in a pleat of their clothing. In this case, the woman holds roses and pink blossoms rather than fruit or grain, helping to distinguish her as Spring.

Description

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Creator Nationality:

African; North African; Egyptian

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African; North African; Egyptian

Creator Nationality

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Creator Name-CRT:

Egyptian

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Egyptian

Creator Name-CRT

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Title:

Tapestry Square with the Head of Spring

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Tapestry Square with the Head of Spring

Title

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View:

Principal view

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Principal view

View

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Creation Date:

4th?5th century

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4th?5th century

Creation Date

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Creation Start Date:

300

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300

Creation Start Date

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Creation End Date:

499

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499

Creation End Date

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Materials and Techniques:

Polychrome wool, linen

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Polychrome wool, linen

Materials and Techniques

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Style or Period:

Early Byzantine

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Early Byzantine

Style or Period

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Dimensions:

9 1/4 x 9 7/8 in. (23.5 x 25.1 cm)

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9 1/4 x 9 7/8 in. (23.5 x 25.1 cm)

Dimensions

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AMICA Contributor:

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

AMICA Contributor

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Owner Location:

New York, New York

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New York, New York

Owner Location

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ID Number:

90.5.848

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90.5.848

ID Number

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Credit Line:

Gift of George H. Baker, 1890

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Gift of George H. Baker, 1890

Credit Line

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Copyright:

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Copyright

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Rights:

http://www.metmuseum.org/education/er_photo_lib.asp

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<a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/education/er_photo_lib.asp"target="_new">http://www.metmuseum.org/education/er_photo_lib.asp</a>

Rights

false

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