Square with Putti in a Nilotic Landscape, 4th–5th century, Attributed to Egypt, Akhmim (former Panopolis), Linen, wool; plain weave, tapestry weave, 6.87 in. high 5.50 in. wide (17.5 cm high 14 cm wide), Textiles, Images of the fertility of the Nile were popular in Coptic Egyptian art. Here, playful putti ride a crocodile and swim among abundant fish, birds, and lotus flowers.
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Square, Putti, Nilotic Landscape, 4th–5th century, Attributed, Egypt, Akhmim, former Panopolis, Linen, wool, plain weave, tapestry, 6.87, high 5.50, wide, 17.5 cm high 14 wide, Textiles, Images, fertility, Nile, popular, Coptic Egyptian art, playful putti, ride, crocodile, swim, abundant fish, birds, lotus flowers
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