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Coptic Textile Fragment
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Coptic Textile Fragment

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Date4th to 5th century
Mediumwool, linen and dye
DimensionsOverall: 11 x 9 7/8 in. (27.9 x 25.1 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of John W. Reish
Terms
    Object number56.142.002
    DescriptionBetween their conversion to Christianity by 325 and the conquest by Islamic Arab armies in the early 7th century, Egyptians produced art known as Coptic after the Greek word "Copt" for Egypt. Complicated and colorful (primarily red, yellow, and purple) tapestry bands were sewn on to white linen garments. The background cloth for these strips of tapestry has been supplied and is probably not the original garment.
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    Collections
    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
    6th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Coptic Textile Fragment
    Artist Unknown
    3rd to 5th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Coptic Textile Fragment
    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
    Woman's Jacket
    Artist Unknown
    late 19th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Male Figure
    Pihuamo
    ca. 300 BCE-300 CE
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