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Shoulder Band

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

Shoulder-band from a linen tunic, brocaded or "inlaid" in red, brown and yellow wools and undyed linen thread with a lozenge diaper; it has a lozenge-shaped pendent ornament.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
tapestry, 500-699, Egyptian
Physical description
Shoulder-band from a linen tunic, brocaded or "inlaid" in red, brown and yellow wools and undyed linen thread with a lozenge diaper; it has a lozenge-shaped pendent ornament.
Dimensions
  • Length: 14.5in
  • Width: 4in
  • Of band width: 1.5in
Object history
349-1887 to 358-1887 inclusive purchased for £100
Summary
Shoulder-band from a linen tunic, brocaded or "inlaid" in red, brown and yellow wools and undyed linen thread with a lozenge diaper; it has a lozenge-shaped pendent ornament.
Collection
Accession number
354-1887

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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