Fragment of Wall Hanging with confronted cocks and running dogs

Coptic

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This elaborately woven band was probably originally part of a large wall hanging for a domestic setting covering a door or decorating a wall. All the motifs related to the pleasures of the elite on their country estates. The large cocks confront each other across a large cluster of grapes with grape leaves by their feet. The detailed spurs on their claws suggest they were used for sport. Above their backs are hunting dogs.

Fragment of Wall Hanging with confronted cocks and running dogs, Wool and linen, Coptic

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Fragment of Wall Hanging with confronted cocks and running dogs, Wool and linen, Coptic
Fragment of Wall Hanging with confronted cocks and running dogs, Wool and linen, Coptic
Fragment of Wall Hanging with confronted cocks and running dogs, Wool and linen, Coptic
Fragment of Wall Hanging with confronted cocks and running dogs, Wool and linen, Coptic
Fragment of Wall Hanging with confronted cocks and running dogs, Wool and linen, Coptic

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