Shoulder Band
6th/7th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic; tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Figures holding vases are placed diagonally so as to form lozenge-shaped compartments; these enclose pairs of birds within circles, or rosettes. The ground is red. To the right and left is a border of straight foliated stems interrupted by discs.
Object details
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| Brief description | tapestry woven, 600-799, Egyptian |
| Physical description | Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic; tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Figures holding vases are placed diagonally so as to form lozenge-shaped compartments; these enclose pairs of birds within circles, or rosettes. The ground is red. To the right and left is a border of straight foliated stems interrupted by discs. |
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| Object history | 242-1887 to 297-1887 inclusive purchased for 9s 6d from Reverend Greville Chester. |
| Association | |
| Summary | Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic; tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Figures holding vases are placed diagonally so as to form lozenge-shaped compartments; these enclose pairs of birds within circles, or rosettes. The ground is red. To the right and left is a border of straight foliated stems interrupted by discs. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 273-1887 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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