100 Ancient Egyptian Textiles and Coptic Fragments: What Do the Woven Patterns Represent?

Toyama Memorial Museum

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Toyama Memorial Museum houses one of the most significant collections of Coptic textiles in Japan and abroad, with 4,800 pieces collected by the museum's founder, Genichi Toyama. Coptic textiles, woven from linen and wool by Egyptians who converted to Christianity around the late 2nd century, represent an indispensable beauty and skill in the history of dyeing and weaving.

Originally used for clothing, coverings, and wall hangings, these textiles were cut into fragments and pieces after excavation in the late 19th century, leaving only the beautiful patterns. The woven designs vividly depict the flora and fauna of the Nile River and the gods and heroes of Greece. This exhibition focuses on 100 pieces from the peak period of Coptic art, spanning the 4th to 7th centuries, exploring what these patterns represent and the meanings of their themes and symbols.

Schedule	Sep 14 (Sat) 2024-Nov 4 (Mon) 2024  Opening Hours Information Hours 10:00-16:30 Closed Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day.
Fee	Adults ¥800, University and High School Students ¥600, Junior High School Students and Under free.
Venue	Toyama Memorial Museum https://www.e-kinenkan.com/eng/
Location	675 Shiroinuma, Kawajimamachi, Hiki-gun, Saitama 350-0128 Open with a Map App
Access	From the East exit of Kawagoe Station, take the Tobu bus towards Okegawa and get off at Ushigayato. From the West exit of Okegawa Station, take the Tobu bus towards Kawagoe and get off at Ushigayato. The venue is 15 minute walk from there.
Phone	049-297-0007
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