Flag of EgyptMedieval ArtTextiles-Woven5th century

Artwork Details

TitleRoundel with Human Face
MediumLinen, Wool (Slip-loop knotted pile)
DimensionsOverall: 9 5/16 x 11 5/8 in. (23.7 x 29.5 cm)
ClassificationTextiles-Woven
DepartmentMedieval Art
Date5th century
Credit LineGift of Bess Myerson, 2001
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureCoptic
Date Range400 – 499

Provenance

CountryByzantine Egypt

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 474317