Fragment
5th century (made)
End of a scarf (?) tapestry-woven in yellow and purple wool, with two oblong purple panels woven with interlaced ornament and borders of scallops in undyed linen thread. The original edge of the scarf is seen to the right and left. A bunch of red woollen threads has been stitched to each side near the bottom.
Object details
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| Brief description | tapestry woven, Egyptian; Egyptian, Byzantine period. Wool warp |
| Physical description | End of a scarf (?) tapestry-woven in yellow and purple wool, with two oblong purple panels woven with interlaced ornament and borders of scallops in undyed linen thread. The original edge of the scarf is seen to the right and left. A bunch of red woollen threads has been stitched to each side near the bottom. |
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| Object history | Objects 163-1891 to 165-1892 purchased together for £1 from Percy Neweberry, and objects 166-1892 to 169-1892 given by Percy Newberry. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 164-1892 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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