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Coptic Fabric Fragment from a Clavus, Egypt, 7th/8th Century AD

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.

Fragmentary, joining two cut pieces. Good state of preservation, mounted behind glass in an acid-free environment.

L. 17.7 cm (7 in), H. 6 cm (2.3 in)
Frame: 33 cm (13 in) x 27 cm (10.6 in)

Swiss antiquities market

240 USD