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Description : Coptic Terracotta Vessel - 5th Century AD | Rounded form with small rolled mouth and raised base | Measures H: 10 1/2. Originally the term Copt referred to the native people who lived in Egypt (opposed to the Arabs or Greeks) who invaded Egypt. The term later became a religious one referring to Christian Egyptians. The Coptic period therefore starts at the 1st millennium of the Christian era, when Christianity thrived in Egypt. Coptic artist draws inspiration and influence from ancient Egypt, classic Greece, Rome and Near Eastern art. Although Coptic art is in general associated with Christianity, many of its motifs are clearly non-Christian in form as with this example. The style of Coptic art evolved from the late antique art of Egypt, retaining Greek and Roman influences. The stylistic nature of Coptic art moved away from the natural style we see in Greek and Roman art of the human form. Outlines and detail are very simplified and this terracotta women is an excellent example of this style. Some of the archaeological sites are El-Bagawat, Oxyrhynchus, Sakkara, Bawit, and Antinoë.
Price: 420.00 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 300 USD-600 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 25
Title : Coptic Terracotta Vessel, Period : 5th Century AD
Medium : Terracotta
Size : H: 10 1/2.
Worthington Galleries, auctioneer, Gallatin, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Pre-Columbian, Ethnographic and Ancient Art & Artifacts Auction
Sale date : 27 Jan 2018 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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