Fragment with Geometric Decoration

Artist:Coptic

Medium: Flax, wool

Geograhical Locations:

• Egypt
• Akhmim, Egypt

Dates:4th century C.E.

Dimensions: 2 5/8 x 4 5/8 in. (6.6 x 11.7 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Accession Number: 08.480.55

Image: CUR.08.480.55_detail01_ICA.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Small fragment of tapestry-woven textile, with small finial attached to narrow band. Purple weave with guilloche design executed by flying bobbins. Condition: Preserved portions in good condition. Incomplete.

Brooklyn Museum