Band with Vine and Berries
3rd-4th century
Description
Narrow tapestry woven band with purple vine with purple leaves and berries. The size of the leaves and berries changes from left to right, with the vine becoming narrower and the leaves smaller. The bottom side of the vine has smaller leaves separated by three berries; the upper side of the vine has larger leaves separated by two berries, except for the interval of three berries at the far right. The band has thin borders of purple surrounding the vine.
Dimensions
3.49 x 33.34 cm (1 3/8 x 13 1/8 in.)
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