Not currently on display at the V&A

Dress Fabric

4th/5th century (made)
Place of origin

Portion of a shoulder-band from a woollen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple and orange wools and undyed linen thread. Double guilloche pattern interrupted by a panel containing a device of four leaves. Borders of foliated devices enclosed by wavy stems.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
part, woven, 300-499, Egyptian; Mounted with 2143&A-1900, 1301-1888
Physical description
Portion of a shoulder-band from a woollen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple and orange wools and undyed linen thread. Double guilloche pattern interrupted by a panel containing a device of four leaves. Borders of foliated devices enclosed by wavy stems.
Dimensions
  • Length: 17in
  • Width: 3in
Object history
631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis.
Association
Summary
Portion of a shoulder-band from a woollen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple and orange wools and undyed linen thread. Double guilloche pattern interrupted by a panel containing a device of four leaves. Borders of foliated devices enclosed by wavy stems.
Collection
Accession number
912-1886

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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