{"product_id":"coptic-figural-band-fragment","title":"Coptic Figural Band Fragment Circa 650–750 AD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rare, horizontal Coptic tapestry band fragment is from Egypt and dates to around 650–750 AD, in the Late Byzantine or Early Islamic period. It is woven using hand-spun wool weft on a linen warp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lively figural frieze is worked in terracotta red, dark brown and cream. Stylised dancing human figures and animals caught mid-stride sit between decorative borders, their forms woven tightly into the warp. The band may have been detached from the sleeve or neckline of a high-status tunic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures and their arrangement show Coptic art moving towards geometric and narrative patterns during the 7th and 8th centuries. The fragment is classified as a Coptic tapestry band, made using tapestry weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragment measures 10.5 x 6.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57525393293692,"sku":"ANT-T-001","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/IMG_9024.jpg?v=1790853239","url":"https:\/\/www.penelopetextiles.com\/products\/coptic-figural-band-fragment","provider":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}