Tapestry Woven Linen
5th century (made)
Portions of a square panel from a woollen tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed line thread. In the middle were four circles, of which two, and part of a third, remain. They contain respectively a running warrior, an arrangement of four plant forms, and a rose. Border of four-petalled roses and foliations.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | 400-599, Egyptian |
| Physical description | Portions of a square panel from a woollen tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread. In the middle were four circles, of which two, and part of a third, remain. They contain respectively a running warrior, an arrangement of four plant forms, and a rose. Border of four-petalled roses and foliations. |
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| Object history | Objects 176-1891 to 214-1891 purchased from A.L. de Lantreppe. |
| Summary | Portions of a square panel from a woollen tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed line thread. In the middle were four circles, of which two, and part of a third, remain. They contain respectively a running warrior, an arrangement of four plant forms, and a rose. Border of four-petalled roses and foliations. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 179-1891 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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