Fragment of Galloon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Fragment of Galloon by an unknown artist shows a long, narrow piece of fabric with frayed edges. The fabric has a maroon border at the top and bottom. The top and bottom borders are adorned with a thin gold pattern. The central section features a repeating design of eight circular medallions in gold, each containing a figure. The background of the central section is green and blue with a floral pattern. Small labels are present on the bottom left and right of the fabric. The background behind the fabric is plain white.