Band
4th/5th century (made)
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This, together with 257-1887, is a portion of a shoulder-band, and double band from the cuff, of a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Interlaced bands forming ovals. That in the middle encloses a bust of a man clad in a tunic and wearing a small pendent cross; on either side of this fuigure a small cross is represented; a hare, a bird and plant-forms to the right and left. The ovals in the cuff-band are filled with a hare, a bird, fruit and leaves.
Object details
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| Brief description | woven linen wool, 400-599, Egyptian; Akhmim, tapestry woven |
| Physical description | This, together with 257-1887, is a portion of a shoulder-band, and double band from the cuff, of a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Interlaced bands forming ovals. That in the middle encloses a bust of a man clad in a tunic and wearing a small pendent cross; on either side of this fuigure a small cross is represented; a hare, a bird and plant-forms to the right and left. The ovals in the cuff-band are filled with a hare, a bird, fruit and leaves. |
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| Object history | 242-1887 to 297-1887 inclusive purchased for 9s 6d from Reverend Greville Chester. |
| Association | |
| Summary | This, together with 257-1887, is a portion of a shoulder-band, and double band from the cuff, of a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Interlaced bands forming ovals. That in the middle encloses a bust of a man clad in a tunic and wearing a small pendent cross; on either side of this fuigure a small cross is represented; a hare, a bird and plant-forms to the right and left. The ovals in the cuff-band are filled with a hare, a bird, fruit and leaves. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 256-1887 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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