Tunic Ornament Showing Christ and the Virgin Flanked by Angels?
This ornament once adorned a tunic meant for a wealthy Christian, possibly a cleric. While Christians are known to have worn such decorations as early as the fourth century, the highly stylized image dates this work to the end of the Byzantine occupation of Egypt or the beginning of its Islamic era, when the Coptic church had become the dominant Christian community in Egypt.
Artwork Details
- Title: Tunic Ornament Showing Christ and the Virgin Flanked by Angels?
- Date: 7th–8th century
- Geography: Attributed to Egypt
- Medium: Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave
- Classification: Textiles
- Credit Line: Gift of George F. Baker, 1890
- Object Number: 90.5.579
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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7th–8th century
7th century
9th century
660–870 (radiocarbon date, 95% probability)
last quarter 10th century
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