603 - Egyptian Coptic Tunic Textile Fragments of Orbiculi and Segmenta with Geometric Ornament. Circa 6th-7th century A.D. Comprising: an orbiculus, in red-purple wool and coarse linen, with geometric decoration; a heart-shaped bud in red, dark blue, green, and yellow wool; a fragment of a clavus with plant ornaments, in brown, yellow, green and dark blue purple wool; and a further orbiculus, with a deep blue-violet background and geometric decorative motifs outlined in raw wool, featuring fine honeycomb work and left-hand twist in red, blue, and yellow wool. Cf. Del Francia Barocas, L., Museo dell'Alto Medioevo, Roma, I materiali Copti, no.66, pp.230-231, for similar textiles. 9.75 grams total, 7.5-13.4 cm (3 - 5 1/4 in.). [4, No Reserve]

Egyptian Coptic Tunic Textile Fragments of Orbiculi and Segmenta with Geometric Ornament. Circa 6th-7th century A.D. Comprising: an orbiculus, in red-purple wool and coarse linen, with geometric decoration; a heart-shaped bud in red, dark blue, green, and yellow wool; a fragment of a clavus with plant ornaments, in brown, yellow, green and dark blue purple wool; and a further orbiculus, with a deep blue-violet background and geometric decorative motifs outlined in raw wool, featuring fine honeycomb work and left-hand twist in red, blue, and yellow wool. Cf. Del Francia Barocas, L., Museo dell'Alto Medioevo, Roma, I materiali Copti, no.66, pp.230-231, for similar textiles. 9.75 grams total, 7.5-13.4 cm (3 - 5 1/4 in.). [4, No Reserve] Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. The 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. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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. See our website for more information.