Islamic Art and Fine Objects
Lot 240:
Description
A Coptic textile fragment, dated circa 4th to 6th century A.D. The piece is woven from linen and wool in a palette of dark brown, ochre, and red. The central composition features a horizontal band of diamond-shaped medallions containing stylized figurative or animal motifs. To the left, a circular medallion displays a stylized figure in red. The main decorative bands are bordered by smaller geometric and fleur-de-lis patterns. The fragment is mounted on a light-colored paper backing.
20 x 10cm
Provenance: Private UK Collection
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