Large Coptic Textile

Culture: Egyptian

Period: 5th-7th century A.D.

Material: Wool

Dimensions: 20 cm x 17 cm; 32 cm x 35 cm (dimensions of the frame)

Price: 680 Euro

Ref: 1354

Provenance: German private collection, acquired prior to 1970.

Condition: Fragment of beautiful quality.

Description: Almost square textile fragment of ocher and dark brown wool depicting five round medallions. Top left and bottom right a rider with a raised arm. At the top right and bottom left birds and trees. In the centre medallion winged creatures swirling around a bearded hybrid (centaur?). Between the medallions dancers and floral decoration. Framed behind glass.