Early Byzantine Christian Marble Font Fragment, St John, 12th-13th Century

Coptic textile Byzantine Period; 4th–5th Century C.E.
Materials: linen, Wool 23 x 16 cm This fragment features black decorations on a beige background, depicting human figures with...

Kapati Textile
Byzantine Period; 4th–5th Century C.E.
Materials: Plant and Animal Fibers, Wool 9,5 x 9,5 cm This woolen fabric is woven in the traditional Coptic Kapati style, characteristic of Egypt during the Christian era. The name "Kapati" refers to the Copts of Egypt and describes a weaving technique that does not use embroidery or printing. It is said that Al-Muqawqis, the governor of Egypt, offered the Prophet garments made from Kapati fabric. At the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris, the French archaeologist Albert Gayet showcased the results of his excavations from the winter of 1898-1899. Around one hundred Coptic textiles and fragments were displayed at the Palais du Costume. Their aesthetic generated considerable enthusiasm, particularly among artists like Auguste Rodin and Henri Matisse. This led to a "Coptomania," which, among other things, influenced fashion designers. The square fragment features black decoration on a beige background; the two squares at the center are separated by scalloped edges, from which hang various ornaments or geometric motifs. At the center of the fragment is an image of a dancing figure surrounded by geometric decorations. This piece dates back to a time when ancient...

An incredible and rare 15th century French carved limestone fragment depicting the back of a man's head with a wavy hair texture, and mounted on a c...

Discover this exquisite antique faience plate from the 20th century or earlier, showcasing the distinctive "Hamage Nord" design with the captivat...

We offer this early 20th century Mexican Alms box.

We offer this early 20th century Mexican Alms box.

Early 20th century cast iron door stop of basket with assorted fruits. Great weight and great wear from age and use. Wonderful painted fruits. Great condition.

This is a Korona Home Portrait Camera. It depicts a square wood camera body and base with square glass in the back and metal hardware. In the middle, there...

A rectangular Byzantine mosaic, comprising six lines of Greek text in black and red tesserae set within a blue rectangular frame against a white background. The second line down is i...

A century ago, someone held this carved wooden scoop in their hand everyday as they measured out rice or other grains. Hewn from a single block of wood, the scoop has a rustic, chise...