Collection of Three Framed Coptic Textile Fragments

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A collection of three antique textile fragments displayed in various frames from an estate collection in US. It consists of … Read more A collection of three antique textile fragments displayed in various frames from an estate collection in US. It consists of a blue on white woven panel presented in a metal frame. The panel depicts dancing human figures and lions in repeating pattern and bordered by scrolling lines on both sides. There are some embroidery stiches to accentuate the design. Coptic textiles with nearly identical dancing figures can be found in the Coptic Museum in Cairo. The second piece is a small, embroidered panel presented in an old carved gilt wood frame. It shows a human figure holding a stick. The third piece is a woven mandala piece in a thin gilt wood frame. It depicts a group of figures surrounded by a foliaged border. It is a typical Coptic roundel from a larger garment. Similar pieces could also be found in the museums such as the Coptic Museum in Cairo. It is hard to determine the exact origin or age of these textile fragment, similar pieces were dated to 4th to 6th century with origin in the Middle East and North Africa. The respective size is 12" x 11" x 1", 5" x 9" x 1 and 7.5" x 9.5" x 0.8". The size listed under measurement are for packaging purpose only. See less