Portrait Shroud of a Young Man
Artist
Unknown
Datefirst half of the 4th century
MediumLinen covered with gesso and paint, mounted on wood
Dimensions52 x 16 x 1/16 in. (132.1 x 40.6 x 0.1 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the State of North Carolina and the James G. Hanes Memorial Fund
Object number78.1.8
On View
Not on viewProvenanceArt market, New York, NY, 1976; McAlpine Ancient Art, London, UK; sold to NCMA, 1978.
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