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Tapestry
A popular subject depicted in Mediterranean art since the 1st century, the landscape of the Nile River that appears in this tapestry consists of two roundels resembling ponds, each containing fish and ducks, separated by a narrow vine border. The bold border encircling the outer roundel emulates a design characteristic of Greco-Roman art.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Walters Art Museum, 1958, by purchase.
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2014 | Examination | examined for condition; examined for exhibition |
Geographies
Egypt (Place of Origin)
Measurements
16 9/16 x 14 9/16 in. (42 x 37 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, 1958
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
83.692