623 - Egyptian Mounted Coptic Tunic Textile Fragment of a Clavus with Nilotic Ornament. Circa 6th century A.D. Comprising a large segmentum in linen and wool, purple wool on linen, S-torsion, borders with dentilled decoration, floral and vegetal embroidery divided into three running strips; mounted on linen backing. Cf. Del Francia Barocas, L., Museo dell'Alto Medioevo, Roma, I materiali Copti, p.98, for similar textile. 88 grams total, 26 cm (10 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Egyptian Mounted Coptic Tunic Textile Fragment of a Clavus with Nilotic Ornament. Circa 6th century A.D. Comprising a large segmentum in linen and wool, purple wool on linen, S-torsion, borders with dentilled decoration, floral and vegetal embroidery divided into three running strips; mounted on linen backing. Cf. Del Francia Barocas, L., Museo dell'Alto Medioevo, Roma, I materiali Copti, p.98, for similar textile. 88 grams total, 26 cm (10 1/4 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. This embroidery was typical of tunics and garments characterised by full-length clavi, decorated with either intricate geometric patterns or with a multitude of small figures and animals, often edged with geometric borders and finished with thick, weft-loop fringes or cords. 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.