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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Figure of a Saint Holding Book in Left Hand

Coptic

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Caption

Coptic. Figure of a Saint Holding Book in Left Hand, 10th–11th century C.E.. Wood, 3 3/8 x 3/4 x 8 9/16 in. (8.6 x 1.9 x 21.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Ruth Tishner Costantino, 30.27. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University))

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Coptic

Title

Figure of a Saint Holding Book in Left Hand

Date

10th–11th century C.E.

Period

Fatimid Period

Geography

Place made: Egypt

Medium

Wood

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

3 3/8 x 3/4 x 8 9/16 in. (8.6 x 1.9 x 21.8 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Ruth Tishner Costantino

Accession Number

30.27

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Artists and makers

Coptic

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