Lot 842
Choice Woven and Embroidered Coptic Cloth Border. Egypt, 4th-5th century AD. Piece upside down t-shape, with narrow horizontal strip beneath squarish central section. The decorative work in dark brown and creme color, on cloth background of dark tan. The elements consist of felines(?) -- a pair flanking a tree in the square panel -- along with a variety of floral fillers and felines in the narrow border portion. Cloth finely preserved, with excellent bright colors. Width: 15".
Estimated Value $700 - 750.
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