Egypt, 3rd Century
1066
Egypt, 3rd - 5th Century
1072
Egypt, 5th - 6th Century
1088
Egypt, 3rd Century
1297
Egypt, Late 5th Century
1305
Egypt, 5th Century
1420
Coptic, 4th Century
2256
Coptic, 4th - 5th Century
2258
Coptic, 4th - 5th Century
2326
Coptic, 4th - 5th Century
2327
Coptic, 4th - 5th Century
2334
Coptic, 4th - 5th Century
2362
 


2326

Antique Egyption Coptic.
8 x 4in . . 20 x 10cm

 

 

 

 

 

Origin: Egypt, Alexandria, Type: border fragment, Period: 4th Century
Warp: Linen and wool pattern weft on a wool warp in slit tapestry technique with some curved wefting. 14-15 warps/cm.
Colors: Brick red, brown-black, beige, olive brown, rust red.

Tunic border with a pattern of 3 complete male figures carrying ducks moving briskly rightwards, cloaks flying behind them. An upper border of small roundels enclosing flowers, and a wide lower band of lappets and palmettes; finishing with a narrow vertically banded stripe. Remains of the top end finish of warps returned over 2 cords. The figures with their large, round staring eyes, pompador hairstyles, lively poses and flowing classical garments all are consistent with a 4th century date, as are the saturated and widely ranged colors.

 

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