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Band

5th/6th century (made)
Place of origin

Band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Dancing figures alternating with marine-monsters. Border of leaves.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
part, woven linen wool, 400-599, Egyptian; Akhmim, tapestry woven
Physical description
Band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Dancing figures alternating with marine-monsters. Border of leaves.
Dimensions
  • Length: 30in
  • Width: 4in
  • Of band width: 3in
Style
Object history
631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis.
Association
Summary
Band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Dancing figures alternating with marine-monsters. Border of leaves.
Collection
Accession number
790-1886

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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