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Sleeve

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

Portion of the sleeve of a linen tunic, with a horizontal band, tapestry-woven in red wool and undyed linen thread. In the middle is an antelope within a circle; on either side is a double line of floral ornament, with a running-wave border.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
tapestry woven, 600-799, Egyptian
Physical description
Portion of the sleeve of a linen tunic, with a horizontal band, tapestry-woven in red wool and undyed linen thread. In the middle is an antelope within a circle; on either side is a double line of floral ornament, with a running-wave border.
Dimensions
  • Length: 13in
  • Width: 9in
  • Of band width: 2in
Object history
Purchased from the Reverend Greville John Chester
Association
Summary
Portion of the sleeve of a linen tunic, with a horizontal band, tapestry-woven in red wool and undyed linen thread. In the middle is an antelope within a circle; on either side is a double line of floral ornament, with a running-wave border.
Collection
Accession number
1291-1888

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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