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

Square Fragment with Botanical and Geometric Decoration

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Description

Catalogue description: Culture Coptic Caption: Coptic. Square Fragment with Botanical and Geometric Decoration, 4th–5th century C.E.. Linen, wool, 15 x 15 in. (38.1 x 38.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1771E. (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.

Decorative textile with geometric patterns.

The artifact is a textile featuring intricate geometric designs, consisting of interlocking circles and spiral motifs. The fabric uses a dark background contrasted by lighter patterns. The edges are slightly frayed, indicating age and wear. The composition showcases symmetry and repetitive motifs indicative of decorative art.

decorative unknown good
Materials textile

Connections

Found at Giza
Materials Textile

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.1771E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 118291 tier-2
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