Artist name:
Egypt, Coptic
Artwork title:
Tunic insert
Description: Circular tunic insert; Coptic weaving; in the fully developed Coptic style; probably monastic work: Design: probably "The sacrifice of Abraham" or a battle scene; in the foreground the tree of life is flanked by 2 lions; above are 2 figures, the left with a sword; the scroll border has bird and animal heads.
Artwork date(s): 6th/7th century
Artwork type: Mediterranean/Middle East Collection
Medium: woven wool on linen
Measurements: 130X1150
Accession number: 573
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