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LOT 0682
Egyptian Coptic Tunics Textile Fragments of Orbiculus, Segmenta and Tablion with Animals and Geometric Decoration
CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 - 7 5/8 in. (18 grams total, 6.9-19.5 cm).
Comprising: a double decorative tunic stripe (clavus) in purple wool over coarse linen, S-twist tapestry, embroidered with stylised plants, from the cuff of a tunic; a large tablion, with floral ornamentation, borders decorated with meanders; a small orbiculus, with a flying putto and a horse; a large part of another clavus, ornamented with a succession of medallions filled with birds. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Del Francia Barocas, L., Museo dell'Alto Medioevo, Roma, I materiali Copti, pp.162-163, nos.39A-B, for a similar textile.
FootnotesThe fragments are decorative parts of tunics. These are fabrics of great decorative finesse, with some elements displaying an unusual and extremely well-preserved colour palette. The plant designs are related to the so-called Nilotic decorative pattern. The motif of the winged putto is common in Coptic textiles.
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LOT 0682
Egyptian Coptic Tunics Textile Fragments of Orbiculus, Segmenta and Tablion with Animals and Geometric Decoration
Estimate £70 - 90€81 - 104 (for guidance only)$95 - 122 (for guidance only)
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