607 - Large Egyptian Coptic Tunic Textile Fragment with Parallel Clavi and Images of Hunting Warriors and Animals. Circa 4th-5th century A.D. Large portion of a tunic featuring pairs of 'clavi' decorated with an alternating sequence of shield-bearing hunters, lions, and rabbits; on the right lower side, an ornamental tabula; white linen warp with S-twist, tapestry-woven figures. Cf. Del Francia Barocas, L., Museo dell'Alto Medioevo, Roma, I materiali Copti, p.86, no.6, for a similar textile. 148 grams total including paper folder, 74 cm (29 1/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Large Egyptian Coptic Tunic Textile Fragment with Parallel Clavi and Images of Hunting Warriors and Animals. Circa 4th-5th century A.D. Large portion of a tunic featuring pairs of 'clavi' decorated with an alternating sequence of shield-bearing hunters, lions, and rabbits; on the right lower side, an ornamental tabula; white linen warp with S-twist, tapestry-woven figures. Cf. Del Francia Barocas, L., Museo dell'Alto Medioevo, Roma, I materiali Copti, p.86, no.6, for a similar textile. 148 grams total including paper folder, 74 cm (29 1/8 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. The theme of rabbits or hares, in association with other characters and animals of the Dionysian thiasos (like the lions), in a hunting setting, has notable parallels. Such representations are linked to narratives of the Dionysian cycle. However, the hunting scene considered by the Romans the best exercise for military training may imply a strong connection to the military context. 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.