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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Flight of the Holy Family into Egypt

Coptic

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Caption

Coptic. Flight of the Holy Family into Egypt, 5th–6th century C.E.. Wool, 4 7/8 x 4 1/4 in. (12.4 x 10.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Lillian Malcove, 59.54. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University))

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Coptic

Title

Flight of the Holy Family into Egypt

Date

5th–6th century C.E.

Period

Late Antique Period

Medium

Wool

Classification

Textile

Dimensions

4 7/8 x 4 1/4 in. (12.4 x 10.8 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Lillian Malcove

Accession Number

59.54

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Artists and makers

Coptic

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