Textile
ca. AD300-600 (made)
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Two woven woollen bands on linen. Egyptian, ca. AD300-600. The bands (approx. 83mm wide) are solid purple with sides of rolling waves. The warps are of linen and include 4 threads each. One edge is selvedge and creates a c10mm border. The piece has some small holes.
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Materials and techniques | Woven wool and linen |
Brief description | Woven wool bands on linen. Egyptian, possibly Akhmim, ca. AD300-600. |
Physical description | Two woven woollen bands on linen. The bands (approx. 83mm wide) are solid purple with sides of rolling waves. The warps are of linen and include 4 threads each. One edge is selvedge and creates a c10mm border. The piece has some small holes. |
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Object history | Objects 994-1888 to 1216-1888 inclusive purchased from Herr J. Krauth |
Summary | Two woven woollen bands on linen. Egyptian, ca. AD300-600. The bands (approx. 83mm wide) are solid purple with sides of rolling waves. The warps are of linen and include 4 threads each. One edge is selvedge and creates a c10mm border. The piece has some small holes. |
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Accession number | 995-1888 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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