Tunic / portion

Description

Part of a tunic of linen, with a roundel containing a lion, tapestry woven in dark blue wool and undyed linen thread: Ancient Egypt, Coptic, probably from Akhmim, Upper Egypt, 5th century AD

Museum reference

A.1924.324

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Tunic / portion

Production information

Akhmim, Upper Egypt, Egypt, Northern Africa

Date

5th century

Style / Culture

Coptic Period, Ancient Egyptian

Materials

Linen, Wool, Linen

Physical description

Linen; tapestry woven in dark blue wool and undyed linen thread