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View translationAncient Egypt, Coptic Linen Textile fragment (No Reserve Price)
No. 88203331
ITEM: Textile fragment
MATERIAL: Linen
CULTURE: Egyptian, Coptic
PERIOD: 4th - 9th Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 260 mm x 115 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, acquired from an American private collection between 1970s-1996
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license
Coptic textiles from the 4th to the 9th century are significant artifacts of late antiquity and early Christianity. These textiles, woven in Egypt, are known for their intricate weaving and vibrant colors. They feature a blend of indigenous Egyptian traditions and early Christian iconography, with motifs including Christian symbols, biblical scenes, and saints. These textiles offer insights into daily life, religious practices, and burial customs in the region. Their preservation in the arid Egyptian climate has made them invaluable for understanding the transition from the classical world to the medieval era and the spread of Christianity in Egypt and the wider Mediterranean.
Coptic textiles are culturally and historically significant, reflecting the fusion of artistic traditions and religious influences during a transformative period.
If you bid outside the European Union and win the item, we will have to apply for an export licence for your country and shipping will take 3 to 5 weeks.
Seller's Story
ITEM: Textile fragment
MATERIAL: Linen
CULTURE: Egyptian, Coptic
PERIOD: 4th - 9th Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 260 mm x 115 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, acquired from an American private collection between 1970s-1996
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license
Coptic textiles from the 4th to the 9th century are significant artifacts of late antiquity and early Christianity. These textiles, woven in Egypt, are known for their intricate weaving and vibrant colors. They feature a blend of indigenous Egyptian traditions and early Christian iconography, with motifs including Christian symbols, biblical scenes, and saints. These textiles offer insights into daily life, religious practices, and burial customs in the region. Their preservation in the arid Egyptian climate has made them invaluable for understanding the transition from the classical world to the medieval era and the spread of Christianity in Egypt and the wider Mediterranean.
Coptic textiles are culturally and historically significant, reflecting the fusion of artistic traditions and religious influences during a transformative period.
If you bid outside the European Union and win the item, we will have to apply for an export licence for your country and shipping will take 3 to 5 weeks.
Seller's Story
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Muy especial, vendedor muy bueno , tiene productos increíbles. Envío perfecto . Nos volveremos a ver . Gracias. Un saludo Ramón
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The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.