A LARGE COPTIC EMBROIDERED LINEN FRINGED SHAWL
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A LARGE COPTIC EMBROIDERED LINEN FRINGED SHAWL

CIRCA 7TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.

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A LARGE COPTIC EMBROIDERED LINEN FRINGED SHAWL
CIRCA 7TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
Embroidered overall with repeating motifs of small buds and florals in red, yellow and green wool, leaving large lozenge-shaped spaces each containing an elaborate geometric roundel or stylized leaf, a loose fringe at either end, mounted
44 1/8 x 37 in. (112 x 94 cm.)
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