Fragment with Gold Foil and Apotropaic Interlacing Knots

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a circular piece of fabric with intricate gold embroidery on a dark purple background. The fabric is circular and has a dark purple color with gold embroidery in an interlacing knot pattern. The circular design is composed of concentric circles and a diamond shape in the center. The fabric is frayed and torn in places, with some loose threads visible. There are two pieces of tan-colored fabric, possibly leather, on either side of the circle, one above and one to the left. The background of the image is a light beige color. The overall design and use of gold foil and interlacing knots suggests an ancient or historical piece, likely created by an unknown artist. The title of the piece is "Fragment with Gold Foil and Apotropaic Interlacing Knots".