Semicircular textile fragment, that could have been part of a funerary cushion. Tapestry made, with the back in purple, and the motives over it sewn mostly with flounce shuttle. The decorative motive consists of entwined rhombus drawing stars, containing schematic floral types. The center shows a curvilinear eight points star. The free spaces are filled with circles containing curvilinear rosettes and swastikas.
Present location |
MUSEO ARQUEOLÓGICO NACIONAL [21/007] MADRID |
Inventory number |
15061 |
Dating |
COPTIC PERIOD |
Archaeological Site |
AKHMIM |
Category |
COPTIC TEXTILE |
Material |
FLAX; WOOL |
Technique |
WOVEN |
Width |
29.5 cm |