Title: Rare Handmade Coptic Leather Antique Egyptian Gilded Slipper Shoe
Shipping: $29.00
Artist: N/A
Period: 5th Century
History: N/A
Origin: North Africa > Egypt
Condition: Museum Quality
Item Date: 4th-6th century
Item ID: 6492
{Price Upon request} Private sale by owner. Status: Exclusive / Consignment. We Are Art Advisers. AN IMPORTANT COPTIC LEATHER SHOE. Egypt, c. 4th-6th century. The shoe of very fine manufacture with ornate thin leather strips attached, many with remains of gilding. Excellent condition considering its age. 3.5 x 8.5 inches. Exceptionally rare, a museum quality artifact. *All of the art is edited and chosen by us for its high quality and workmanship before posting. These collectibles have been selected with the artist & collector in mind. * We specialize in high end luxury fine art and collectibles from private estates. - Our job is to find and target great art by collecting a vast array of contemporary, vintage, antique and collectible items from across the globe. Individually handcrafted, we breathe new life into these forgotten relics by giving back each piece it's unique story. We welcome dealers, galleries, and private collectors to register securely and buy with us.
Coptic leather shoes are a traditional type of footwear that originated in ancient Egypt during the Coptic period, which lasted from the 2nd century AD to the 11th century AD. These shoes were typically made by hand using leather, and were often adorned with intricate designs and gilded details. Coptic leather shoes were worn by both men and women, and were considered to be a status symbol due to the time and skill required to create them. Today, Coptic leather shoes are considered to be a valuable and unique piece of Egyptian cultural heritage, and can be found in museums and private collections around the world.
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe
The foot contains more bones than any other single part of the body. Though it has evolved over hundreds of thousands of years in relation to vastly varied terrain and climate conditions, the foot is still vulnerable to environmental hazards such as sharp rocks and hot ground, against which, shoes can protect.
A shoe is an item of footwear intended to protect and comfort the human foot while doing various activities. Shoes are also used as an item of decoration. The design of shoes has varied enormously through time and from culture to culture, with appearance originally being tied to function. Additionally, fashion has often dictated many design elements, such as whether shoes have very high heels or flat ones. Contemporary footwear varies widely in style, complexity and cost. Basic sandals may consist of only a thin sole and simple strap. High fashion shoes may be made of very expensive materials in complex construction and sell for thousands of dollars a pair. Other shoes are for very specific purposes, such as boots designed specifically for mountaineering or skiing.
Traditionally, shoes have been made from leather, wood or canvas, but are increasingly made from rubber, plastics, and other petrochemical-derived materials.
