Textile Fragment
ca. AD300-500 (made)
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Panel probably from a linen tunic.Egyptian, possibly Akhmim, ca. AD300-500. Tapestry woven undyed linen and purple wool. Double linen warps. Imagery of a naked warrior with a shield in a circular medallion with leafy stems in the spandrels. Medallion not complete. The naked warrior symbolised a spiritual battle.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Tapestry woven linen and wool. |
| Brief description | Tapestry woven linen and wool. Egypt, possibly Akhmim, ca. AD300-500. |
| Physical description | Tapestry woven undyed linen and purple wool. Double linen warps. Imagery of a naked warrior with a shield in a circular medallion with leafy stems in the spandrels. Medallion not complete. |
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| Object history | Purchased from the Reverend Greville John Chester |
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| Summary | Panel probably from a linen tunic.Egyptian, possibly Akhmim, ca. AD300-500. Tapestry woven undyed linen and purple wool. Double linen warps. Imagery of a naked warrior with a shield in a circular medallion with leafy stems in the spandrels. Medallion not complete. The naked warrior symbolised a spiritual battle. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1309-1888 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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