5th C. Egyptian Coptic Textile Feline, Antelope, Plants
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Egypt, Coptic Culture, ca. 5th to 8th century CE. A large textile panel tightly woven from linen and wool, mounted in a modern wood and glass frame. The beige ground is embellished with a dark nearly black fibers - dyed wool which may have been dyed a red or purple hue originally. Adjoining medallions containing schematic animals - lions / leopards, antelope, trees / plants, and standing men. This panel may have been from a tunic or funerary shroud - the deceased were clad in their finest clothing with additional textile coverlets and cushions. Textiles such as this piece, have survived the centuries due to the dry climate and burial practices of Coptic Christians. Size of textile: 17.5" L x 12" W (44.4 cm x 30.5 cm); frame: 24" L x 19" W (61 cm x 48.3 cm)
Provenance: private Occidental, California, USA collection; ex-private collection, New York, New York, USA, acquired 1950s
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#179375
Provenance: private Occidental, California, USA collection; ex-private collection, New York, New York, USA, acquired 1950s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#179375
Condition
Textile is a fragment of a larger piece, with age commensurate staining and discoloration. Losses and perforations as shown. Tears to the central beige panel and fraying to peripheries. Losses to fibers, but motifs are still mostly discernable. Mounted in a modern wood and glass frame.
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5th C. Egyptian Coptic Textile Feline, Antelope, Plants
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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