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Unknown Maker, Coptic

cushion cover

Maker

Unknown Maker, Coptic

Culture

Coptic, Egyptian

Title

cushion cover

Period

Coptic

Year

600s-700s

Medium

  • linen,
  • wool

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • linen,
  • wool

Materials

wool, linen

Geography

Place Made: Egypt

Dimensions

78.7 cm (31 inches) (length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Stephen O. Metcalf

Object Number

10.009

Type

  • Textiles

Publications

  • Books

A World of Costume and Textiles: A Handbook of the Collection

Exhibition History

A World of Costume and Textiles
"Tapestries through the Ages"
Sep 22, 1989 – Nov 12, 1989
Textile Treasures from the Permanent Collection
1,000 Years of Textiles
Jan 16, 1987 – Mar 01, 1987
Roman and Coptic Works from Egypt
Jan 15, 1982 – Feb 28, 1982

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Unknown Maker, Coptic
cushion cover, 600s-700s
linen; wool
78.7 cm (31 inches) (length)
Gift of Stephen O. Metcalf 10.009

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