Object Description
A finely decorated Coptic roundel, featuring a dark red, brown and ochre coloured wool. The medallion is embroidered to the centre with the depiction of a male portrait, shown on profile. The ground depicts a beautiful flora decoration, creating a delicate motif. The outer frame is in a dark brown simple line. This roundel was very likely part of a tunic, the most common garment in Coptic culture.
Date: Circa 4th-6th century AD