III · Material Memory ΧΡ
Clavus Collection 03
Key Finding

The loom outlasts every dynasty.

Museum collections hold more Coptic tapestry fragments from the fifth century than from any other period of late-antique production.

Tapestry fragments preserved by century · North Hall and Clavus study collections
0 200 400 600 800 Fragments catalogued 234 4th c. 891 5th c. 746 6th c. 412 7th c. 187 8th c.