Garment / portion

Description

Portion of a woven tunic in coloured wool depicting human figures and saints: Egypt, Middle Egypt, Akhmim, Coptic period,c. AD400-500

Museum reference

A.1898.286

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Garment / portion

Production information

Akhmim, Upper Egypt, Egypt, Northern Africa

Date

5th century

Style / Culture

Coptic Period, Ancient Egyptian

Physical description

Tapestry woven in coloured wool

Exhibitions

• Ancient Egypt Rediscovered (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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