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

Fragment of Cap

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Description

Catalogue description: Culture Coptic Caption: Coptic. Fragment of Cap, 395–642 C.E.. Linen, 10 x 24 in. (25.4 x 61 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1768E. (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 loosely woven textile, possibly an ancient net or fabric piece.

The image depicts a fragment of textile material with an open weave pattern, suggesting it might have been used as a net or as a lightweight garment. The fibers are coarse and appear aged, indicating its historical nature. The textile shows signs of wear and some unraveling at the edges. Its construction reflects ancient weaving techniques.

unclear unknown fragmentary
Materials linen

Connections

Found at Egypt
Materials Linen

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.1768E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 118288 tier-2
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