Not currently on display at the V&A

Fragment

5th/6th century (made)
Place of origin

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.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
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.
Dimensions
  • Length: 28in
  • Width: 6in
Style
Object history
631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis.
Association
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.
Collection
Accession number
646-1886

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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