Shoulder Band
5th century (made)
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Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Row of two-handled vases with two leaves in each. On each side an inverted scalloped border with leaves at the points and discs between.
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Brief description | tapestry woven, 400s, Egyptian |
Physical description | Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Row of two-handled vases with two leaves in each. On each side an inverted scalloped border with leaves at the points and discs between. |
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Gallery label | PART OF A SHOULDER-BAND
Linen and wool tapestry woven on two alternating with three linen warps in linen rep.
Warp: \ undyed linen. Wefts: \ undyed linen; \ purple and dark grey wool.
Probably EGYPTIAN, 5th Century.
From Akhmim, upper Egypt.
647-1886(Late 19th Century - early 20th Century) |
Object history | 631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis. |
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Summary | Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Row of two-handled vases with two leaves in each. On each side an inverted scalloped border with leaves at the points and discs between. |
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Accession number | 647-1886 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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