Cuff Band
5th/6th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Band from the cuff of a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple and red wools and undyed linen thread. Row of debased leaf-ornaments in bright red; a duck at each end. Borders of running-wave pattern.
Object details
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| Brief description | tapestry-woven, 400-599, Mesopotamian |
| Physical description | Band from the cuff of a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple and red wools and undyed linen thread. Row of debased leaf-ornaments in bright red; a duck at each end. Borders of running-wave pattern. |
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| Object history | Purchased from the Reverend Greville John Chester |
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| Summary | Band from the cuff of a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple and red wools and undyed linen thread. Row of debased leaf-ornaments in bright red; a duck at each end. Borders of running-wave pattern. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1375-1888 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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