Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · architecture

Tapestry Roundel

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Description

Catalogue description: Culture Coptic Caption: Coptic. Tapestry Roundel, 5th century C.E.. Linen, wool, 4 5/8 x Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.8 x 11.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 44.143d.

AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06

Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.

A round textile artifact depicting various figures and animals in a decorative scene.

The artifact is a round textile with a fringe, showcasing a colorful scene that includes human figures and animals. The style is indicative of intricate weaving, with a detailed and balanced composition. Notable features include a person reclining at the top and other figures appearing to interact with animals, suggesting a narrative or mythical theme.

decorative Coptic good
Materials textile

Connections

Materials Textile

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 44.143d tier-2
  • BKM-Object 56955 tier-2
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