Fragment
3rd/4th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Roundel from a cloth of mixed linen and yellow wool; tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Elaborate interlaced pattern; border of leaves on a background of discs.
Object details
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| Brief description | tapestry woven, Egyptian; Egyptian, Byzantine period. Wool warp |
| Physical description | Roundel from a cloth of mixed linen and yellow wool; tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Elaborate interlaced pattern; border of leaves on a background of discs. |
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| Object history | 631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis. |
| Association | |
| Summary | Roundel from a cloth of mixed linen and yellow wool; tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Elaborate interlaced pattern; border of leaves on a background of discs. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 802-1886 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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