Child's Tunic

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4th–7th century · Linen, wool: Tapestry weave in purple-colored wool on plain-weave ground in undyed linen; single weft entry in red wool along right edge, and single weft entries along inside of clavi and left edge in purple-colored wool · Medieval Art

The clavi (stripes) running from shoulders to hem, horizontal neck opening, and wide body of this sleeveless child’s tunic are typical of late Roman fashion. The sides are open and finished with fringe. This garment may have been layered over a tunic with sleeves.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–7th century

Medium

Linen, wool: Tapestry weave in purple-colored wool on plain-weave ground in undyed linen; single weft entry in red wool along right edge, and single weft entries along inside of clavi and left edge in purple-colored wool

Culture

Coptic

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1933