Coptic. <em>Tapestry Roundel</em>, 5th century C.E. Linen, wool, 4 5/8 x Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.8 x 11.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 44.143d. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 44.143d_PS9.jpg)

Tapestry Roundel

Artist:Coptic

Medium: Linen, wool

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Dates:5th century C.E.

Dimensions: 4 5/8 x Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.8 x 11.5 cm)

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Accession Number: 44.143d

Image: 44.143d_PS9.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
At top, boy lying on his stomach playing flute; shrub in background; seated dog to right; center, seated child playing with dog; lower left, a woman with child; lower center, sheep and goats clustered about male figure with staff at right. Colors; as in preceding textiles, but better preserved, save in lower right corner where roundel is stained. Condition: Some slits in tapestry; frayed at left and right sides.

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