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Tapestry Medallion Fragment Depicting a Nereid Seated on a Sea-Monster
Tapestry Medallion Fragment Depicting a Nereid Seated on a Sea-Monster

Tapestry Medallion Fragment Depicting a Nereid Seated on a Sea-Monster

Artist/Maker
Datelate 6th century
MediumWool
DimensionsDiameter: 15 15/16 in. (40.5 cm)
Credit LineHelen Ward Memorial Fund
Object number1953.255
Status
On view
ProvenancePaul [1884-1975] and Marguerite [d. 1977] Mallon, New York; purchase 1953 by Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin, OHExhibition History
Figural Representation in Islamic Art
  • Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin, OH (January 3, 2023 - August 6, 2023 )
Collections
  • On View
  • Ancient
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