Band
5th/6th century (made)
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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Accession number | 1251-1904 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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