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Coptic textile

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Circular textile, possibly added to a dressing cloth. Tapestry made, with the back in purple and the decoration over it done with flounce shuttle. Interlaced motives draw in the middle two eight points stars, not centered, with a rosette inside. Around the central motive there is a stylized volute.

Present location

MUSEO ARQUEOLÓGICO NACIONAL [21/007] MADRID

Inventory number

15063

Dating

COPTIC PERIOD

Archaeological Site

AKHMIM

Category

COPTIC TEXTILE

Material

FLAX; WOOL

Technique

WOVEN

Width

17 cm

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