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

3 Fragments with Figural and Botanical Decorations

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Description

Catalogue description: Culture Coptic Caption: Coptic. 3 Fragments with Figural and Botanical Decorations, 5th–7th century C.E.. Flax, wool, x943a: 7 x 6 3/4 in. (17.8 x 17.1 cm) x943b: 6 x 8 in. (15.2 x 20.3 cm) x943c: 4 1/2 x 12 3/4 in. (11.4 x 32.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X943a-c. (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.

Fragment of a textile with intricate patterns and figures.

This artifact is a fragment of a woven textile, showcasing a blend of naturalistic figures and geometric patterns. It features a central human-like figure surrounded by decorative, colorful motifs, enclosed within a patterned border that is partially frayed. The textile shows signs of age and wear but retains visible detailing in its motifs and threadwork.

decorative Coptic fragmentary
Materials wool

Connections

Found at Egypt
Materials Wool

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession X943a-c tier-2
  • BKM-Object 121839 tier-2
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