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674 - Large Egyptian Coptic Textile Fragment of a Tunic Collar Embroidered with Geometric Patterns. Circa 5th century A.D. The complete collar section (maniakion) ornamented with decorative circular bands, filled with geometric patterns of floral elements, bordered with stripes of interlaced vegetal motifs in yellow-orange, green, red, yellow and purple wool warp on linen; a part of the right clavus still preserved, decorated in the same manner. 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.AF5983). 142 grams total including paper folder, 49 cm (19 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]
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Large Egyptian Coptic Textile Fragment of a Tunic Collar Embroidered with Geometric Patterns. Circa 5th century A.D. The complete collar section (maniakion) ornamented with decorative circular bands, filled with geometric patterns of floral elements, bordered with stripes of interlaced vegetal motifs in yellow-orange, green, red, yellow and purple wool warp on linen; a part of the right clavus still preserved, decorated in the same manner. 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.AF5983). 142 grams total including paper folder, 49 cm (19 1/4 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. In Late Roman Egypt, this type of tunic, with wide decorative collars around the neck, was worn by rich aristocratic women and was part of the decoration of rich garments like the tunica talaris. 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.
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