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Woven Linen

6th century (made)
Place of origin

Border from a tunic; tapestry-woven in dark blue, red and yellow wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Diaper of lozenges outlined by small oblongs and enclosing small geometrical forms.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
tapestry, 600-799, Egyptian
Physical description
Border from a tunic; tapestry-woven in dark blue, red and yellow wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Diaper of lozenges outlined by small oblongs and enclosing small geometrical forms.
Dimensions
  • Length: 10in
  • Width: 1.75in
Credit line
Given by the Egypt Exploration Fund in 1904
Summary
Border from a tunic; tapestry-woven in dark blue, red and yellow wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Diaper of lozenges outlined by small oblongs and enclosing small geometrical forms.
Collection
Accession number
1253-1904

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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