Quadrangular textile, possibly a fragment of a funerary cushion. Tapestry made, with the back in purple and decorated with flounce shuttle technic. It has a trimming band, alternating lobe squares and rhombus. In the middle there is a framed eight points star, with a lobe rosette inside.
Present location |
MUSEO ARQUEOLÓGICO NACIONAL [21/007] MADRID |
Inventory number |
15057 |
Dating |
COPTIC PERIOD |
Archaeological Site |
AKHMIM |
Category |
COPTIC TEXTILE |
Material |
FLAX; WOOL |
Technique |
WOVEN |
Width |
29 cm |