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698 - Egyptian Mounted Coptic Tunic Textile Fragment with Clavus and Tabula. Circa 6th century A.D. Showing a large portion of a tunic, decorated with a clavus and a tablion, both featuring foliate ornaments alternating with kantharoi, the centre of the tablion patterned with rosettes surrounded by kantharoi on the four sides; mounted on a backing board. Cf. Gayet, M. Al., Le Costume en Egypte, du IIIe au XIIIe Siecle, Paris, 1900, no. 51, p.115, for a tunic fragment with similar ornaments, from Deir-el-Dyk.; Del Francia Barocas, L., Museo dell'Alto Medioevo, Roma, I materiali Copti, p.86, no.6, for similar textiles. 174 grams total, 57 cm (22 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]
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Egyptian Mounted Coptic Tunic Textile Fragment with Clavus and Tabula. Circa 6th century A.D. Showing a large portion of a tunic, decorated with a clavus and a tablion, both featuring foliate ornaments alternating with kantharoi, the centre of the tablion patterned with rosettes surrounded by kantharoi on the four sides; mounted on a backing board. Cf. Gayet, M. Al., Le Costume en Egypte, du IIIe au XIIIe Siecle, Paris, 1900, no. 51, p.115, for a tunic fragment with similar ornaments, from Deir-el-Dyk.; Del Francia Barocas, L., Museo dell'Alto Medioevo, Roma, I materiali Copti, p.86, no.6, for similar textiles. 174 grams total, 57 cm (22 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. This type of embroidery was typical of tunics and garments characterised by full-length clavi and segmenta, decorated with either intricate geometric patterns or floral and vegetal motifs. In Christian symbology, the kantharos was an ancient Greek wine cup that symbolised resurrection and eternal life through Christ. 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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