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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Figure Carrying Sword and Shield

Coptic

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Caption

Coptic. Figure Carrying Sword and Shield, 6th century C.E.. Flax, wool, 4 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (12.1 x 14 cm) as mounted: 8 5/8 x 9 x 13/16 in. (21.9 x 22.9 x 2.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 38.656. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Coptic

Title

Figure Carrying Sword and Shield

Date

6th century C.E.

Period

Late Antique Period

Medium

Flax, wool

Classification

Textile

Dimensions

4 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (12.1 x 14 cm) as mounted: 8 5/8 x 9 x 13/16 in. (21.9 x 22.9 x 2.1 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

38.656

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Artists and makers

Coptic

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