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Neck Band

5th century (made)

Panel from the neck of a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Two narrow shoulder-bands ending in leaf ornament, united by a horizontal band, all decorated with fish, lance-head leaves and bunches of grapes. Below the horizontal band is an arcade of seven arches, under each of which is a plant, and above is a line of running-wave ornament. Traces of two red and white plaited strings for tying at the shoulders.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
woven linen wool, 400-599, Egyptian; Akhmim, tapestry woven
Physical description
Panel from the neck of a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Two narrow shoulder-bands ending in leaf ornament, united by a horizontal band, all decorated with fish, lance-head leaves and bunches of grapes. Below the horizontal band is an arcade of seven arches, under each of which is a plant, and above is a line of running-wave ornament. Traces of two red and white plaited strings for tying at the shoulders.
Dimensions
  • Length: 13.5in
  • Width: 12.75in
Style
Object history
Objects 176-1891 to 214-1891 purchased from A.L. de Lantreppe.
Summary
Panel from the neck of a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Two narrow shoulder-bands ending in leaf ornament, united by a horizontal band, all decorated with fish, lance-head leaves and bunches of grapes. Below the horizontal band is an arcade of seven arches, under each of which is a plant, and above is a line of running-wave ornament. Traces of two red and white plaited strings for tying at the shoulders.
Collection
Accession number
197-1891

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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