Not currently on display at the V&A

Fragment

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

Roundel from a linen tunic, tapestry woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Interlaced ornament. Inner border of circles, and outer crested border of vine-leaves.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
tapestry woven, Egyptian; Egyptian, Byzantine period. Wool warp
Physical description
Roundel from a linen tunic, tapestry woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Interlaced ornament. Inner border of circles, and outer crested border of vine-leaves.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 6in
Object history
631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis.
Association
Summary
Roundel from a linen tunic, tapestry woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Interlaced ornament. Inner border of circles, and outer crested border of vine-leaves.
Collection
Accession number
765-1886

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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