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4th.5th century (made)
Place of origin

Bag, of plaited wool, with ornamental stripes in red and yellow on a black ground. The back and front have the same pattern. There are yellow woollen strings for tying.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
sprang, wool, 300-599, Egyptian
Physical description
Bag, of plaited wool, with ornamental stripes in red and yellow on a black ground. The back and front have the same pattern. There are yellow woollen strings for tying.
Dimensions
  • Length: 9in
  • Width: 8in
Object history
631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis.
Association
Summary
Bag, of plaited wool, with ornamental stripes in red and yellow on a black ground. The back and front have the same pattern. There are yellow woollen strings for tying.
Collection
Accession number
763-1886

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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