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669 - Large Egyptian Coptic Tunic Textile Fragments Embroidered with Geometric Patterns. Circa 5th century A.D. Comprising a large portion of a clavi of a tunic, with the complete section passing across the shoulders ornamented with striped bands, filled with geometric lines and patterns, bordered with plain stripes, decorated at the intersection by a yellow flower; in wool, yellow and dark blue tapestry on linen. Cf. De Moor, A., 'Radiocarbon dating of ancient textiles. State of research' in De Moor, A., Fluck, C., Methods of dating ancient textiles of the 1st Millennium AD from Egypt and neighbouring countries, Tielt, 2007, pp.99-111, p.107, for a similar textile (Louvre Inv.No.E26140). 94 grams total including paper folder, 55.5 cm (21 7/8 in.). [No Reserve]

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Estimation

£80 - 100 (€95 - 120)

Sale fees

35%

Large Egyptian Coptic Tunic Textile Fragments Embroidered with Geometric Patterns. Circa 5th century A.D. Comprising a large portion of a clavi of a tunic, with the complete section passing across the shoulders ornamented with striped bands, filled with geometric lines and patterns, bordered with plain stripes, decorated at the intersection by a yellow flower; in wool, yellow and dark blue tapestry on linen. Cf. De Moor, A., 'Radiocarbon dating of ancient textiles. State of research' in De Moor, A., Fluck, C., Methods of dating ancient textiles of the 1st Millennium AD from Egypt and neighbouring countries, Tielt, 2007, pp.99-111, p.107, for a similar textile (Louvre Inv.No.E26140). 94 grams total including paper folder, 55.5 cm (21 7/8 in.). [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. 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.

Auction details

DISCOVER THE PAST: General Antiquities, Ancient Art & Collectables - Day 2
Wednesday, December 2
02:00 PM
363 Main Road
CO12 4DN Harwich, United Kingdom

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