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Panel

5th century (made)
Place of origin

Left side border of a square panel from a linen cloth, tapestry-woven in coloured wools, chiefly purple, and undyed linen thread, with curved floral stems enclosing running animals.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
woven linen wool, 500-699, Egyptian; Akhmim, tapestry woven
Physical description
Left side border of a square panel from a linen cloth, tapestry-woven in coloured wools, chiefly purple, and undyed linen thread, with curved floral stems enclosing running animals.
Dimensions
  • Length: 12.5in
  • Width: 3.5in
Style
Object history
Purchased from the Reverend Greville John Chester
Association
Summary
Left side border of a square panel from a linen cloth, tapestry-woven in coloured wools, chiefly purple, and undyed linen thread, with curved floral stems enclosing running animals.
Collection
Accession number
1288-1888

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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