Sprang cap
Sprang cap
Sprang cap
Sprang cap
Sprang cap
Sprang cap
Sprang cap
Sprang cap
Sprang cap
Sprang cap
Sprang cap
Sprang cap

Currently not on view

Sprang cap,

5th–6th century

y1988-47

Information

Title
Sprang cap
Dates

5th–6th century

Medium
Textile (wool)
Dimensions
41 x 15.5 cm (16 1/8 x 6 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Werner Nussberger
Object Number
y1988-47
Place Made

Egypt

Period
Coptic (period)
Type
textiles, hats
Materials
wool (textile)
Techniques
sprang
Subject
geometric patterns

Acquired by Mr. and Mrs. Werner Nussberger at an unknown date from an unknown source; given to the Museum in 1988 by the Nussbergers.

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