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Unknown Maker, Egyptian

Tapestry

Maker

Unknown Maker, Egyptian

Culture

Egyptian

Title

Tapestry

Year

5th century CE

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

linen, wool

Dimensions

50.8 cm (20 inches) (length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Henry D. Sharpe

Object Number

78.131

Type

Publications

Exhibition History

A World of Costume and Textiles
"Tapestries through the Ages"
Sep 22, 1989 – Nov 12, 1989
Beyond the Pharaohs
Egypt and the Copts in the 2nd to 7th Centuries A.D.
Feb 10, 1989 – Apr 16, 1989
A Decade of Collecting (Costume and Textiles)
Jul 17, 1987 – Sep 06, 1987
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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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, Egyptian
Tapestry, 5th century CE
linen; wool
50.8 cm (20 inches) (length)
Gift of Mrs. Henry D. Sharpe 78.131

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