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Woven Wool

5th/6th century (made)
Place of origin

Band woven in purple and black wool. Quatrefoil blossoms within circles enclosed by lozenges formed by bands of chevron ornament, on a purple ground.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
brocaded, 500-699, Asia Minor
Physical description
Band woven in purple and black wool. Quatrefoil blossoms within circles enclosed by lozenges formed by bands of chevron ornament, on a purple ground.
Dimensions
  • Length: 10in
  • Width: 4.5in
Object history
Purchased from the Reverend Greville J. Chester
Association
Summary
Band woven in purple and black wool. Quatrefoil blossoms within circles enclosed by lozenges formed by bands of chevron ornament, on a purple ground.
Collection
Accession number
308-1889

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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