Fragment
5th/6th century (made)
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Band from a linen cloth, with tapestry-woven ornaments in coloured wools and undyed linen thread. Medallions enclosing birds, and blossoms within lozenge-shaped compartments. Narrow border of discs in colours.
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Brief description | tapestry woven, Egyptian; Egyptian, Byzantine-Islamic period. "S" wool |
Physical description | Band from a linen cloth, with tapestry-woven ornaments in coloured wools and undyed linen thread. Medallions enclosing birds, and blossoms within lozenge-shaped compartments. Narrow border of discs in colours. |
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Object history | 631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis. |
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Summary | Band from a linen cloth, with tapestry-woven ornaments in coloured wools and undyed linen thread. Medallions enclosing birds, and blossoms within lozenge-shaped compartments. Narrow border of discs in colours. |
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Accession number | 646-1886 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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