The CloistersTextiles5th-7th centuryTunic with Mythological Motifs is a textiles from Egypt created in 5th-7th century using tapestry weave in polychrome wool on plain-weave ground of yellowish wool… measuring 51 15/16 x 104 5/16 in. (131.9 x 265 cm), including sleeves — now part of the The Cloisters collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Tapestry weave in polychrome wool on plain-weave ground of yellowish wool; fringe in yellowish, purple-coloured, and nearly black wool along lower edges |
| Dimensions | 51 15/16 x 104 5/16 in. (131.9 x 265 cm), including sleeves |
| Classification | Textiles |
| Department | The Cloisters |
| Credit Line | Brooklyn Museum, New York, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund (41.523) |
| Date | 5th-7th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Tunic with Mythological Motifs?
Tunic with Mythological Motifs is housed in the The Cloisters department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Tunic with Mythological Motifs created?
Tunic with Mythological Motifs dates to 5th-7th century.
What material is Tunic with Mythological Motifs made from?
Tunic with Mythological Motifs is crafted from tapestry weave in polychrome wool on plain-weave ground of yellowish wool; fringe in yellowish, purple-coloured, and nearly black wool along lower edges.
Where does Tunic with Mythological Motifs originate?
Tunic with Mythological Motifs originates from Egypt.
Is Tunic with Mythological Motifs in the public domain?
Tunic with Mythological Motifs is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.