Flag of EgyptMedieval ArtTextiles4th–7th century

Artwork Details

TitleTextile Fragments and braid
MediumCotton (?) and human hair
DimensionsOverall ((a) fragment): 12 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (31.8 × 8.9 cm) Overall ((b) braid of hair): 14 × 3/4 in. (35.6 × 1.9 cm) Overall ((c) piece of cotton): 2 in. (5.1 cm)
ClassificationTextiles
DepartmentMedieval Art
Date4th–7th century
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1925
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureCoptic
Date Range300 – 699

Provenance

CountryByzantine Egypt