Lot 240: A COPTIC TEXTILE FRAGMENT, CIRCA 4TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.

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