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A Framed Antique Coptic Textile

Origin

Egypt

Period

Pre 18th Century

Materials

wool and wood frame

Dimensions

W.	19 in;	H.	10 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	48.26 cm;	H.	25.4 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Condition

Fair. the frament is of antique condition with some soils and frays as shown

Creation Date

around 5th century

Description

A small piece of antique coptic textile woven as a horizontal band with two linear Greek key borders flanking the central designs clustered in smaller abstract medallion forms, in the color of indigo with pink accent, this piece was likely from Northern Africa nowadays Egypt or Ethiopia. Maybe originally a decorative fringes of a larger tunic or garment worn by Christians in the Byzantine time, it has a visual influence of Greek motifs.

Styles / Movements

African, Ancient Art, Traditional

Incollect Reference Number

248450