Coptic Textile with Running Animals

Culture: Egyptian

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

Material: Linen, wool

Dimensions: 12 cm x 13.5 cm; 32 cm x 32 cm (dimensions of the frame)

Price: Sold

Ref: 1121

Provenance: German private collection, acquired prior to 1970.

Condition: A small missing part on the right, otherwise of dynamic expression. Framed behind glass.

Description: Almost square linen and wool fragment depicting in two registers in total four animals running to the right. In the upper part are possibly dogs, in the lower part possibly lions. Framed.