Tunic with Decorative Squares and Ornamental Bands

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Tunic with Decorative Squares and Ornamental Bands
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CultureCoptic
Titles
  • Tunic with Decorative Squares and Ornamental Bands
Date5th-6th century
PlaceEgypt
MediumWool
Dimensionsshoulder to hem: 47 in.
 hem to hem overall: 95 in.
sleeve to sleeve(cuff to cuff) : 89 in.


Credit LineGift of Heinz Herzer in honor of Jack L. Schrader
Object number72.92
Not on view

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Department
Antiquities
Object Type
Provenance[Heinz Herzer & Co. (a.k.a. Antiken, or Artemis S.A.), Munich, by 1972]; given to MFAH, 1972.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited: Sakowitz, Houston TX, Sep 26 - Oct 12 1974(LN:74.17)

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