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Tunic Fragment with Segmentum
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Segmentum (medallions) like this decorated tunics in Coptic Egypt. Medallions were woven into a tunic’s shoulders or lower half. This medallion's design scheme displays waves encircling geometric shapes and representational images. Coptic can refer to a language, an ethnic group, a religion, or an artistic style (which wasn’t always Christian). Coptic classical imagery reflects the Hellenized (Greek, 305–30 BC) and Roman cultures of Egypt (30 BC–AD 395) before the Byzantine era.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Coptic-style weaver(s) |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 500 |
| Culture / Origin | Africa, North Africa, Egypt, Coptic-style weaver(s) |
| Medium | Wool, linen, and dye |
| Dimensions | Overall: 34 x 29.2 cm (13 3/8 x 11 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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