684 - Egyptian Mounted Coptic Textile Fragment of a Central Clavus. Circa 6th-7th century A.D. Wide tunic fragment in coarse linen and purple-violet wool with animal figures enclosed within an orbiculi, the central part of the fragment featuring a geometric decoration of stars and lozenges; mounted on cardboard backing. Cf. Institut du monde arabe, L'art copte en gypte: 2000 ans de Christianisme : exposition pr sent e l'Institut du monde arabe, Paris, du 15 mai au 3 septembre 2000, Paris, 2000, p.137, no.124, for a fragment of tunic decorated in a similar way. 45 grams total, 22 cm (8 5/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Egyptian Mounted Coptic Textile Fragment of a Central Clavus. Circa 6th-7th century A.D. Wide tunic fragment in coarse linen and purple-violet wool with animal figures enclosed within an orbiculi, the central part of the fragment featuring a geometric decoration of stars and lozenges; mounted on cardboard backing. Cf. Institut du monde arabe, L'art copte en gypte: 2000 ans de Christianisme : exposition pr sent e l'Institut du monde arabe, Paris, du 15 mai au 3 septembre 2000, Paris, 2000, p.137, no.124, for a fragment of tunic decorated in a similar way. 45 grams total, 22 cm (8 5/8 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. Among the many fragments from wool tunics, there are several long strips that match to form nearly full-length central pectoral clavi. They are patterned with a profusion of small figures or interlaced abstract designs, birds, plants and animals, with a contrasting border filled with geometric motifs. 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.