Loading, please wait...

Egyptian Coptic Textile Fragment Group Egyptian Coptic Textile Fragment Group Egyptian Coptic Textile Fragment Group
Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge
Details

LOT 0579

Egyptian Coptic Textile Fragment Group

CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.

2 5/8 - 5 1/2 in. (37 grams total including package, 6.7-14 cm).

Comprising a fragment of a large segmentum in linen and wool, embroidered with a dancer, followed by a tondo with a Nereid riding a dolphin, borders with geometric decorations; an orbiculus decorated with vegetal patterns. [2, No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.

Literature

Cf. Del Francia Barocas, L., Museo dell'Alto Medioevo, Roma, I materiali Copti, p.100, no.12, for similar textiles.

Footnotes

The segmentum was probably part of the vertical clavus of a tunic; it is highly probable that the embroidery refers to the Dionysian cycle with dancers, animals and probably, in the missing parts, hunters.

CONDITION
VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 0579

Egyptian Coptic Textile Fragment Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £91

Print page

RELATED LOTS

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list