<em>Bird in a Medallion</em>, late 9th–early 10th century. Linen, tapestry-woven, 4 7/16 x 3 3/4 in. (11.3 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Virgil H. Bird, 84.270. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 84.270_PS1.jpg)

Bird in a Medallion

Medium: Linen, tapestry-woven

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:late 9th–early 10th century

Dimensions: 4 7/16 x 3 3/4 in. (11.3 x 9.5 cm) Frame: 1 5/8 x 10 11/16 x 8 3/16 in. (4.1 x 27.1 x 20.8 cm)

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Accession Number: 84.270

Image: 84.270_PS1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Long-necked bird woven in ochre linen against dark blue ground. White and ochre wing and flying scarf. White foot and floral stem extending from beak.

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