Cuff Panel
6th/7th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Panel from the cuff of a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. The central compartment contains a bust within a circle, and birds in the spandrels. That on each side is divided horizontally into two parts, each containing a mounted figure. The ground is red. Double border of discs and geometrical forms on a white ground above and below.
Object details
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| Brief description | tapestry-woven, 600-799, Egyptian |
| Physical description | Panel from the cuff of a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. The central compartment contains a bust within a circle, and birds in the spandrels. That on each side is divided horizontally into two parts, each containing a mounted figure. The ground is red. Double border of discs and geometrical forms on a white ground above and below. |
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| Object history | 631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis. |
| Association | |
| Summary | Panel from the cuff of a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. The central compartment contains a bust within a circle, and birds in the spandrels. That on each side is divided horizontally into two parts, each containing a mounted figure. The ground is red. Double border of discs and geometrical forms on a white ground above and below. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 864-1886 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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