Neck Border
6th/7th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Ornaments from the neck of a line tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Portions of two shoulder-bands with floral ornament, one having also the figure of a saint on a blue ground. A woven band in coloured wools and linen, with geometrical ornament on a blue ground, borders the neck. The opening is edged with a plaited woollen cord.
Object details
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| Brief description | tapestry woven, 600-799, Egyptian |
| Physical description | Ornaments from the neck of a line tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Portions of two shoulder-bands with floral ornament, one having also the figure of a saint on a blue ground. A woven band in coloured wools and linen, with geometrical ornament on a blue ground, borders the neck. The opening is edged with a plaited woollen cord. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Caspar Purdon Clarke |
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| Summary | Ornaments from the neck of a line tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Portions of two shoulder-bands with floral ornament, one having also the figure of a saint on a blue ground. A woven band in coloured wools and linen, with geometrical ornament on a blue ground, borders the neck. The opening is edged with a plaited woollen cord. |
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| Accession number | 367-1887 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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