Coptic Egyptian Textile Polychrome Roundel
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Egypt, Coptic, ca 2nd to 5th century CE. A beautifully composed Coptic textile roundel comprised of finely woven wool fibers in hues of deep purple or plum, forest green, red, orange, yellow, and beige - featuring a symmetrically composed floral/berry foliage design program. It is most likely an early Coptic textile, as according to the California Academy of Sciences, these usually favored purple hues. Set against a white ground under protective plexiglass. Size: 3.875" in diameter (9.8 cm); in frame 6.125" L x 8.125" W (15.6 cm x 20.6 cm)
Provenance: private New Jersey USA collection, acquired over twenty years ago
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Egypt, Coptic, ca 2nd to 5th century CE. A beautifully composed Coptic textile roundel comprised of finely woven wool fibers in hues of deep purple or plum, forest green, red, orange, yellow, and beige - featuring a symmetrically composed floral/berry foliage design program. It is most likely an early Coptic textile, as according to the California Academy of Sciences, these usually favored purple hues. Set against a white ground under protective plexiglass. Size: 3.875" in diameter (9.8 cm); in frame 6.125" L x 8.125" W (15.6 cm x 20.6 cm)
Provenance: private New Jersey USA collection, acquired over twenty years ago
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.
#121314
Condition
Textile shows some areas of separation, loss, and fraying - but overall a nice representation.
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Coptic Egyptian Textile Polychrome Roundel
Estimate $400 - $600
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