Band Fragment with Potted Botanical Decoration
Description
Catalogue description: Culture Coptic Caption: Coptic. Band Fragment with Potted Botanical Decoration, 4th–5th century C.E.. Flax, wool, Larger fragment: 4 1/4 x 2 in. (10.8 x 5.1 cm) Smaller fragment: 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (6.4 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X935. (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.
Two fragments of fabric with dark woven patterns.
The image shows two pieces of ancient textile, featuring intricate dark geometric and possibly floral patterns woven into a lighter background. The fabric appears to be made of linen with dark brown or black designs. The fragments are mounted on a backing, presumably for preservation and display. The patterns are symmetrically arranged, suggesting decorative or textile art purposes.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession X935 tier-2
- BKM-Object 121831 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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