Egypt, Coptic Culture, ca. 5th to 8th century CE. A framed textile fragment with an ochre yellow plain weave and a centered panel of white and black threads. The fibers are likely cotton or wool, possibly a mix of the two, creating horizontal registers of abstract motifs comprised of curvilinear shapes and dancing figures. The panel is shown within a modern display frame. Size (textile): 6.5" L x 3" W (16.5 cm x 7.6 cm); (frame): 15.75" L x 12.75" W (40 cm x 32.4 cm)

Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000

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#172184

Fragment of larger textile as shown. Some perforation to peripheries. Professionally mounted in a glass and wood frame. Some scuffs to wood and old label residue on glass.