Not currently on display at the V&A

Woven Wool

5th century (made)
Place of origin

Portion of a tapestry-woven yellow woollen cloth, with three parallel polychrome stripes at regular intervals. A twisted cord is stitched along the bottom.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
300-499, Egyptian; Fayum, striped
Physical description
Portion of a tapestry-woven yellow woollen cloth, with three parallel polychrome stripes at regular intervals. A twisted cord is stitched along the bottom.
Dimensions
  • Length: 20in
  • Width: 12in
  • Of stripes, each width: 1in
Credit line
Given by W.M.F. Petrie, Esq.
Association
Summary
Portion of a tapestry-woven yellow woollen cloth, with three parallel polychrome stripes at regular intervals. A twisted cord is stitched along the bottom.
Collection
Accession number
452-1889

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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