Coptic Textile with Erote

GBP 200.00

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Object Description

A fine Coptic wool roundel in brown wool and coarse linen featuring a winged Erote to the centre, displayed standing with spread wings. The ground is further enriched by Zoomorphic and floral motifs. This roundel was very likely part of a tunic, the most common garment in Coptic culture.

Date: Circa 3rd – 4th century AD

Object Condition

Very fine. This ancient fragment has been repaired at the back and it is missing a small part on the top-left side.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:11 cm x centimeters
  • year
    Circa 3rd - 4th century AD

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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