631 - Egyptian Coptic Textile Fragment of a Clavus from a Tunic with Embroidered Lion. Circa 4th-5th century A.D. With a representation of a running lion, with its tail curved over its body. Cf. Del Francia Barocas, L., Museo dell'Alto Medioevo, Roma, I materiali Copti, p.86, no.6, for a similar textile. 2.58 grams, 90 mm (3 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Egyptian Coptic Textile Fragment of a Clavus from a Tunic with Embroidered Lion. Circa 4th-5th century A.D. With a representation of a running lion, with its tail curved over its body. Cf. Del Francia Barocas, L., Museo dell'Alto Medioevo, Roma, I materiali Copti, p.86, no.6, for a similar textile. 2.58 grams, 90 mm (3 1/2 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 (here, a lion), in a hunting setting, has notable parallels. Such representations are linked to narratives of the Dionysian cycle. 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.