EGYPT. Miniature fiber basket. Coptic Period, 395-642 AD.

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Lot: 979. Estimated: $ 500

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Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT. Miniature fiber basket. Coptic Period, 395-642 AD. (26 mm). Made of woven fiber in three parts. The outer basket, a lid and a ring that fits in the model. With letter dated 1947 noting provenance to Hossen Hashed. An exquisite example of late Coptic weaving in miniature. As made. Website shipping rates do not apply.

Purchased from Palmyra Heritage, 2017.


Closing Date and Time: 9 March 2022 at 15:26:00 ET.

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