Not currently on display at the V&A

Band

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

Portion of a band from a tunic, tapestry-woven in dark purple and yellow wool and undyed linen thread on linen warps. In the middle is a stem from which spring lesser stems supporting a leaf or bud. A broad stripe and an outer edge of pointed ornament runs down either side.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
part, woven linen wool, 300-499, Egyptian; Oxyrrhynchus, tapestry woven
Physical description
Portion of a band from a tunic, tapestry-woven in dark purple and yellow wool and undyed linen thread on linen warps. In the middle is a stem from which spring lesser stems supporting a leaf or bud. A broad stripe and an outer edge of pointed ornament runs down either side.
Dimensions
  • Length: 11in
  • Width: 3.25in
  • Width: 3.25in
Style
Credit line
Given by the Egypt Exploration Fund in 1904
Summary
Portion of a band from a tunic, tapestry-woven in dark purple and yellow wool and undyed linen thread on linen warps. In the middle is a stem from which spring lesser stems supporting a leaf or bud. A broad stripe and an outer edge of pointed ornament runs down either side.
Collection
Accession number
1251-1904

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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