Fragment

Look closely at Fragment. Long, thin piece of fabric featuring a border design in reddish brown of an undulating vine with curled tendrils and three-petaled blossoms.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What detail would you point out to someone seeing this for the first time? The Art Institute dates Fragment to 4th-5th century.

SERENDIPITYA little unexpected

FamiliarWeird

A CLOSER LOOK

Egypt made this textile. The museum dates it 4th-5th century.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

Art Institute of ChicagoFragment

Original explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.