5th C. Egyptian Coptic Textile Panel w/ Animal Motif
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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 dark blue stylized scrolling vine / wave motifs, animals and anthropomorphic beings, and an 8-pointed star medallion. Textiles such as this piece, have survived the centuries due to the dry climate and burial practices of Coptic Christians, the deceased were clad in their finest clothing with additional textile coverlets and cushions. Size of textile: 25.5" L x 8.2" W (64.8 cm x 20.8 cm); frame: 31" L x 12" W (78.7 cm x 30.5 cm)
Provenance: private Occidental, California, USA collection
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#179388
Provenance: private Occidental, California, USA collection
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.
#179388
Condition
Not examined outside of frame. Staining, tears, and perforations. Areas with perforations are mounted on top similarly colored textiles. Mounted in a vintage wood and glass frame. Tears to paper backing.
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5th C. Egyptian Coptic Textile Panel w/ Animal Motif
Estimate $1,100 - $1,700
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