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Rare Silk Coptic Textile with Cross
Ca. 4th to 6th century B.C.
Item Number: 971450
$695.00
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| Category |
Coptic |
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| Material |
Textile |
| Dimensions |
4"W x 4-3/4"L |
| Condition |
Fragment |
DescriptionOf the ancient Coptic textiles that still survive, very few examples remain made of silk. This fine example depicts a Byzantine style cross in red with blue highlights, against a beige background. Ca. 4th to 6th century B.C., coming from Coptic Egypt. Textile portion itself measures 4"W x 4-3/4"L, and is in good condition. Mounted against acid-free linen, in presentation box.
ProvenanceEx-private Lewis Collection.
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