Coptic. <em>2 Fragments of Borders with Botanical Decoration</em>, 4th-5th century C.E. Flax, wool, 08.480.54a: 2 x 13 in. (5.1 x 33 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 08.480.54a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University), CUR.08.480.54A_detail01_ICA.jpg)

2 Fragments of Borders with Botanical Decoration

Artist:Coptic

Medium: Flax, wool

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Dates:4th-5th century C.E.

Dimensions: 08.480.54a: 2 x 13 in. (5.1 x 33 cm) 08.480.54b: 2 x 13 in. (5.1 x 33 cm)

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Accession Number: 08.480.54a-b

Image: CUR.08.480.54A_detail01_ICA.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Two fragments of tapestry-woven borders each with two brown guilloche bands separated by plain brown band. Guilloche filled with design of birds and floral motifs, brown and white. Condition: Extremely fragmentary. Numerous gaps. Fabric very dry and brittle.

Brooklyn Museum