Lot 1257
Large and Attractive Coptic Textile Fragment. Coptic Egypt, c. 6th-7th century AD. The section comprised of an embroidered square panel close to the l-shaped remains of the border. The appliques in dark brown thread, on a deeply tone plain cloth background. The panel centers a hare, right, within scrolled vines, and having a bird at each corner. The vine and bird motif also carried along the narrow borders, but for one section which appears to contain a large staring eye. Condition as illustrated - - there are some lacunae, but cloth overall sound. Size: 15" x 10-1/2". An unusually large and displayable piece, in better style.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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