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Medieval Byzantine Coptic Bone Finial with Ostrich and Tigers, 5th-7th Century AD

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Medieval Byzantine Coptic Bone Finial with Ostrich and Tigers, 5th-7th Century AD

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This is a rare and fascinating medieval Byzantine period piece, a coptic bone finial featuring an ostrich head, dating from the 5th to the 7th century AD. Its size is considerable, standing 14 cm tall, 4 cm wide, and 3.5 cm deep (approximately 5.51x1.57x1.38 inches). The finial is intricately carved from bone, a luxury material in the Byzantine era, indicating that it was an object of significant value. Below the delicately sculpted ostrich head are two tigers carved in high relief, demonstrating remarkable artistic skill and attention to detail. Such an item would have adorned a piece of furniture or a religious object, signifying status and wealth. The combination of animal motifs is not only artistically pleasing but also rich in symbolic meaning, with the ostrich representing truth and purity in Byzantine culture. This exceptional artifact offers a unique insight into the decorative arts of the Byzantine Coptic period and would be a distinguished addition to any collection of early Christian art.

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Medieval Byzantine Coptic Bone Finial with Ostrich and Tigers, 5th-7th Century AD

Name: Medieval Byzantine Coptic Bone Finial with Ostrich and Tigers, 5th-7th Century AD
SKU: 168087615
Price: 40 USD
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