DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Coptic Tapestry Fragment

NameTapestry Fragment

CultureCoptic

Date5th-6th century

Place madeEgypt, Africa

MediumLinen, wool, paint

Dimensions27 × 15 1/4 in. (68.5801 × 38.7351 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.22

Object numberA.1995.93.22

Collections

The Lloyd Cotsen & Neutrogena Collection

DescriptionA dark female figure with a large head dominates the panel. She is dancing and has her right hand in the air. Her costume is scant, revealing her arms and legs. Possibly the image of a Nubian dancer; colors are browns, tan, red,off-white; made of linen, wool, paint; woven and painted.