Woven Linen and Wool
6th/7th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Panel of tapestry, from the lower edge of a linen tunic; woven in red wool and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Diaper of large lozenges outlined by angular leafy stems connected by four-petalled flowers. Within the lozenges are circles and barbed quatrefoils in alternate rows, filled with floral ornament.
Object details
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| Brief description | 700-899, Egyptian; Akhmim, tapestry woven |
| Physical description | Panel of tapestry, from the lower edge of a linen tunic; woven in red wool and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Diaper of large lozenges outlined by angular leafy stems connected by four-petalled flowers. Within the lozenges are circles and barbed quatrefoils in alternate rows, filled with floral ornament. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Caspar Purdon Clarke |
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| Summary | Panel of tapestry, from the lower edge of a linen tunic; woven in red wool and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Diaper of large lozenges outlined by angular leafy stems connected by four-petalled flowers. Within the lozenges are circles and barbed quatrefoils in alternate rows, filled with floral ornament. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 364-1887 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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