Lot 536
Colorful Textile Appliqué, Egypt, Coptic ca. 5th-6th Century AD. A very scarce 5th-6th century AD square panel of good size. Showing at center on light background, two parrots flanking central tree and at corners, four roundels with same bird design. The rest of panel is filled with ornamental borders or arabesques. Neat workmanship in red, green, dark brown, off white and a rust orange. Fragment very well preserved. Size: 5-3/8" x 4-7/8"; laid down on backing, in glassed frame. Very attractive, and unusually colorful for these often drab, monochromatic clothing decorations. $800 - 1,000
Goldberg Auctions Sale 33, November 2005.
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