Coptic Textile Fragment with Christian Motifs
Description
A finely woven Coptic textile fragment featuring Christian iconography alongside traditional Egyptian decorative elements. Dating to the 5th-6th century CE, this tapestry weave demonstrates the unique artistic synthesis of late antique Egypt.
About the Coptic / Byzantine Era
Christianity transformed Egypt's religious landscape. Monasticism flourished, Coptic art developed its distinctive style, and the Hanging Church was built in Old Cairo.
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Location History
Original Location
Faiyum (21st Upper)
The fertile oasis basin. Famous for Roman-era mummy portraits.
Coordinates: 29.31°N, 30.84°E
Current Location
Faiyum (21st Upper), Egypt
As recorded in The Eternal Nile archive
Period
450 CE – 550 CE
Coptic / Byzantine EraSource & Attribution
Submitted by
Coptic Museum Cairo
Added to Archive
August 15, 2026
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The Eternal Nile Crowdsourced Archive
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Coptic Textile Fragment with Christian Motifs
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Date Range
450 CE – 550 CE
Location
Faiyum (21st Upper)
The fertile oasis basin. Famous for Roman-era mummy portraits.
Era
Coptic / Byzantine Era
Submitted by
Coptic Museum Cairo
Added to Archive
August 15, 2026