Sale 213 Lot 219

Three Framed Ancient Coptic Textile Fragments Ancient Coptic framed textile fragments produced in Egypt between the 3rd and 12th centuries CE; they are renowned for their vibrant colors and fusion of artistic traditions. Typically woven from linen grounds with decorative wool inlays, these textiles utilize a sophisticated tapestry weave that allowed weavers to create intricate, painterly designs. Picture frames (approx.): 14 x 12 inches
$200-300

PROVENANCE: Present lot was acquired by Bennett Schiff (1920-2014), a member of the U.S. Foreign Service who served as press attaché in Nicosia, Cyprus, and Tehran from 1962 until 1967.He moved to Washington, DC, in 1967 to work as a consultant to the Peace Corps, the Office of Economic Opportunity, the Ford Foundation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.