2 Clavi Fragments with Stylized Botanical Decoration
Description
Catalogue description: Culture Coptic Caption: Coptic. 2 Clavi Fragments with Stylized Botanical Decoration, 5th–6th century C.E.. Flax, wool, 08.480.58a: 3 3/4 x 14 15/16 in. (9.5 x 38 cm) 08.480.58b: 2 9/16 x 15 11/16 in. (6.5 x 39.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 08.480.58a-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University))
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 fragment of ancient Egyptian textile with decorative motifs.
The artifact is a fragment of an intricately woven textile featuring a band of decorative motifs. The textile design includes circular patterns and abstract shapes, possibly reflecting symbolic or religious significance. The weaving technique suggests a combination of stylized forms, commonly seen in Egyptian art, highlighting the textures and colors used in its creation. The fragment's condition shows signs of wear, indicating its antiquity.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 08.480.58a-b tier-2
- BKM-Object 19126 tier-2
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art.
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