Coptic Textile Fragment with Cross

£ 100.00

A fine example of a Coptic tapestry fragment, featuring an extremely beautiful and intricate arabesque decoration, surrounding a small Greek cross to the orphrey’s centre.

Date: 5th - 7th AD
Condition: Fine, signs of aging on the fabric, overall good condition.

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Coptic textiles, whose production began in the 3rd and 4th centuries AD in Egypt, were hand woven with unbleached linen warps and dyed wool wefts. This beautiful Coptic textile managed to survive thanks to the dry and hot desert climate. During the Early Coptic period (3rd – 4th centuries AD), the primary decorative themes were taken from nature and Classical mythology. By the Middle Coptic period (5th – 7th centuries AD), depictions included abstract natural elements and Christian symbolism, such as the one displayed on this beautiful piece.

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Weight 8 g
Dimensions W 8 x H 8.5 cm
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