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

Child's Tunic with Geometric Decoration

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Description

Catalogue description: Culture Coptic Caption: Coptic. Child's Tunic with Geometric Decoration, 5th–7th century C.E.. Linen, wool, 27 x 37 in. (68.6 x 94 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.2000E. (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 tattered ancient garment with visible discoloration and intricate patterns.

The image depicts a heavily deteriorated tunic that shows significant signs of age. The fabric is an earthy brown, likely linen, with multiple areas of tear and wear, particularly along the edges. There are visible decorative elements along the neckline and sleeves, possibly embroidered or woven patterns. The garment illustrates ancient textile craftsmanship and provides insight into clothing styles.

daily life Coptic fragmentary
Materials linen

Connections

Found at Egypt
Materials Linen

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.2000E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 118500 tier-2
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