Coptic Textile Section with Figures and Animals. 4th-6th century A.D. Rectangular panel of woven fabric with borders of discs each with a lion passant, midian band with standing human figures and regardant beasts between; mounted in a glazed frame. 577 grams total, 30.5 x 23 cm (12 x 9 in.).

Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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