Shoulder Band
6th/7th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Portion of a shoulder-band from a tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Mounted huntsman with a lance attacking a lion. Above, portion of a standing figure. Double floral border on each side. The ground is pink.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | tapestry woven, 600-799, Egyptian |
| Physical description | Portion of a shoulder-band from a tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Mounted huntsman with a lance attacking a lion. Above, portion of a standing figure. Double floral border on each side. The ground is pink. |
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| Object history | 631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis. |
| Association | |
| Summary | Portion of a shoulder-band from a tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Mounted huntsman with a lance attacking a lion. Above, portion of a standing figure. Double floral border on each side. The ground is pink. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 741-1886 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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