Tapestry Roundel

Artist:Coptic

Medium: Linen, wool

Geograhical Locations:

• Antinoe (El Sheikh Ibada), Egypt

Dates:5th century C.E.

Dimensions: 4 5/8 x Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.8 x 11.5 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Exhibitions:

• Divine Felines: Cats of Ancient Egypt

Accession Number: 44.143d

Image: 44.143a-d_transp1626.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
At top, boy lying on his stomach playing flute; shrub in background; seated dog to right; center, seated child playing with dog; lower left, a woman with child; lower center, sheep and goats clustered about male figure with staff at right. Colors; as in preceding textiles, but better preserved, save in lower right corner where roundel is stained. Condition: Some slits in tapestry; frayed at left and right sides.

Brooklyn Museum