Not currently on display at the V&A

Fragment

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

Panel from a linen cloth, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Leaf-shaped, enclosing a plant form; border of cresting.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
tapestry woven, Egyptian; Egyptian, Byzantine period. Wool warp
Physical description
Panel from a linen cloth, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Leaf-shaped, enclosing a plant form; border of cresting.
Dimensions
  • Length: 6.5in
  • Width: 4.75in
Credit line
Given by the Rev. Greville J. Chester
Association
Summary
Panel from a linen cloth, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Leaf-shaped, enclosing a plant form; border of cresting.
Collection
Accession number
1651-1888

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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