A Coptic tunic fragment textile

A Coptic tunic fragment textile

Egypt, circa 4th - 6th century AD

fine natural and purple dyed wool, the main borders with seated figures and ovals with symbols and standing figures including a warrior holding a shield and another figure opposite both holding a central tree, the centre with four arcaded birds above a crescent collar with rondals of various animals,

57cm x 39cm, stitched to a later piece of linen.