Description : Egypt, 7th - 8th century CE. Egyptian Coptic clavus fragment which stylized animals between black bands. The imagery is still Greek rather than Christian, showing an eagle/rooster (?), a winged griffin and a lion/panther looking backwards. The lower border with a floral chain. L. 17.7 cm (7 in), H. 6 cm (2.3 in) Frame: 33 cm (13 in) x 27 cm (10.6 in)
Provenance: Swiss Private Collection, since the 1960s.
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About the lot N° 35B Title : Coptic Fabric Fragment Condition report : Fragmentary, joining two cut pieces. Good state of preservation, mounted behind glass in an acid-free environment. Artemis Gallery, auctioneerIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Ancient, Pre-Columbian & Ethnographic Art Sale date : 24 Jan 2014It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale