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Sleeve Fragment with Plaid Cuff

4th–9th century
Not on view
This sleeve is trimmed with a handsome blue-green and ecru plaid cuff. Plaids are relatively rare in textile collections from Coptic Egypt and are generally preserved when interwoven with other motifs, such as birds, leaves, or flowers.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Sleeve Fragment with Plaid Cuff
  • Date: 4th–9th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Egypt
  • Medium: Linen; plain weave
  • Dimensions: Max. L. 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm)
    Max. W. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles
  • Credit Line: Gift of George F. Baker, 1890
  • Object Number: 90.5.169
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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