Roundel with Greek Inscription

Coptic

Brooklyn Museum photograph (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University)

Caption

Coptic. Roundel with Greek Inscription, 5th–6th century C.E.. Flax, wool, 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (3.8 x 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 15.440. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University))

Culture

Coptic

Title

Roundel with Greek Inscription

Date

5th–6th century C.E.

Period

Late Antique Period

Medium

Flax, wool

Classification

Textile

Dimensions

1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (3.8 x 3.2 cm)

Inscriptions

"Monogram Zoe/Phos ("Life"/"Light") in medallion," as translated by teh Index of Christian Art.

Credit Line

Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund

Accession Number

15.440

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