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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Clavus Fragment with Botanical and Geometric Decoration

Coptic

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Caption

Coptic. Clavus Fragment with Botanical and Geometric Decoration, 7th–10th century C.E.. Flax, wool, 4 1/8 x 41 3/4 in. (10.5 x 106 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Gould, 86.249.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University))

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Coptic

Title

Clavus Fragment with Botanical and Geometric Decoration

Date

7th–10th century C.E.

Period

Late Antique Period to Fatimid Period

Medium

Flax, wool

Classification

Textile

Dimensions

4 1/8 x 41 3/4 in. (10.5 x 106 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Gould

Accession Number

86.249.2

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Coptic

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