Shoulder Band
4th/5th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Row of gadrooned two-handled vases, with two leaves in each. On each side an inverted scalloped border, with a disc in each scallop.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | tapestry woven, 300-399, Egyptian |
| Physical description | Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Row of gadrooned two-handled vases, with two leaves in each. On each side an inverted scalloped border, with a disc in each scallop. |
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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 linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Row of gadrooned two-handled vases, with two leaves in each. On each side an inverted scalloped border, with a disc in each scallop. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 913-1886 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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