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Tunic

8th century-10th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Linen tunic with embroidered bands, ornamented with widely psaced lines of vertically set small geometrical designs, embroidered in scarlet wool. The front of the neck, and the sleeve-hems have a narrow geometric border.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
linen, decorated with wool
Brief description
Tunic, linen with wool embroidery, Egypt, possibly 8th-10th Century
Physical description
Linen tunic with embroidered bands, ornamented with widely psaced lines of vertically set small geometrical designs, embroidered in scarlet wool. The front of the neck, and the sleeve-hems have a narrow geometric border.
Dimensions
  • From shoulder to hem length: 45in
  • Including sleeves width: 53in
from original accession register
Production typeUnique
Production
according to original accession record
Collection
Accession number
T.94-1924

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Record createdJuly 7, 2006
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