Band
6th/7th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in red wool and undyed linen thread, with borders in purple and black wool, on linen warps. Three oval panels outlined by leafy stems. The uppermost oval contains two men on horseback and a tree between; in the next are two men on horseback, and in the third are two horses with a tree between. Borders of geometrical pattern.
Object details
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| Brief description | part, woven wool linen, 700-899, Egyptian; Akhmim, tapestry woven |
| Physical description | Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in red wool and undyed linen thread, with borders in purple and black wool, on linen warps. Three oval panels outlined by leafy stems. The uppermost oval contains two men on horseback and a tree between; in the next are two men on horseback, and in the third are two horses with a tree between. Borders of geometrical pattern. |
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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 red wool and undyed linen thread, with borders in purple and black wool, on linen warps. Three oval panels outlined by leafy stems. The uppermost oval contains two men on horseback and a tree between; in the next are two men on horseback, and in the third are two horses with a tree between. Borders of geometrical pattern. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 861-1886 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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