African Artifacts and Textiles-Dr. Gould

Coptic Textile Fragment

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Start price: $75

Estimated price: $200 - $300

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Description

3rd – 10th Century Coptic textile, large band fragment, geometric with floral motif, dark brown, orange, green, yellow, and undyed linen, central band with three ovals containing central diamond form surrounded by circles, Egypt, North Africa. Approximate size 7.5" x 6". Matted.

PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Condition: Fair: Very old textile fragment, losses, fragile, condition consistent with age.