Printed Linen
5th/6th century (made)
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Linen cloth, with dyed images. Biblical subject showing three figures, enclosed by a band showing part of a large circle. The subject and meaning of the Greek inscription on the fabric might be that of Judas, in which case the subject may possibly be the Betrayal of Christ.
Object details
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| Brief description | reserve, 400-599, Egyptian; Akhmim |
| Physical description | Linen cloth, with dyed images. Biblical subject showing three figures, enclosed by a band showing part of a large circle. The subject and meaning of the Greek inscription on the fabric might be that of Judas, in which case the subject may possibly be the Betrayal of Christ. |
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| Object history | 721-1897 to 723-1897 purchased together for £36 from Dr. Reinhardt, German consul general, Cairo. |
| Summary | Linen cloth, with dyed images. Biblical subject showing three figures, enclosed by a band showing part of a large circle. The subject and meaning of the Greek inscription on the fabric might be that of Judas, in which case the subject may possibly be the Betrayal of Christ. |
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| Accession number | 721-1897 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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