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Coptic Textile Fragment
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Coptic Textile Fragment

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Date3rd to 5th century
Mediumwool, linen and dye
DimensionsOverall (Fragment A): 8 5/8 × 8 3/8 in. (21.9 × 21.3 cm)
Overall (Fragment B): 2 × 8 5/8 in. (5.1 × 21.9 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of John W. Reish
Terms
    Object number56.142.003A-B
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    DescriptionThe term "Coptic" is derived from the Greek "Aigyptos" and the Arabic "Kipt," meaning Egyptian. It was used by Arabs at the time of their conquest of Egypt (640-641) to refer to the native population in general. The term is also used to refer to the art of early Christian Egypt from about the 3rd to the 7th century, but Christian imagery was not necessarily a fundamental component of this art style. This fragment features a stylized bird motif.
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    Artist Unknown
    4th century
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    Coptic Textile Fragment
    Artist Unknown
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    Artist Unknown
    6th century
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    Artist Unknown
    3rd century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Coptic Textile Fragment
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 330-641
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Coptic Textile Fragment
    Artist Unknown
    6th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Coptic Textile Fragment
    Artist Unknown
    4th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Coptic Textile Fragment
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 330-641
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Coptic Textile Fragment
    Artist Unknown
    ca. 330-641
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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    Artist Unknown
    4th to 5th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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