Coptic. <em>Band Fragment with Botanical Decoration</em>, 4th–5th century C.E. Flax, wool, 7 x 1 1/2 in. (17.8 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 08.480.57. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with Index of Christian Art, Princeton University), CUR.08.480.57_detail01_ICA.jpg)

Band Fragment with Botanical Decoration

Artist:Coptic

Medium: Flax, wool

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:4th–5th century C.E.

Dimensions: 7 x 1 1/2 in. (17.8 x 3.8 cm)

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Accession Number: 08.480.57

Image: CUR.08.480.57_detail01_ICA.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Fragmentary band of tapestry woven textile with design of undulating vines, with lanceolated leaves, in purple-black on white linen ground. Narrow guard borders with Greek wave design. Condition: Poor, very fragmentary, small holes. Fabric very brittle.

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