Fragment with an Eight-Pointed Star Containing a Warrior; 4th-6th century; Made in Egypt; Wool; linen; plain weave; tapestry weave; 11.12 in. high 12.00 in. wide (28 cm high 30.5 cm wide); Textiles; The warrior at the center of the eight-pointed star holds a shield in one hand and raises a double-headed axe behind his head with the other. Like the interlace; the gesture of upraised hands was believed to deflect a harmful gaze