Fragment
5th/6th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Portion of a linen cloth faced with long loops, with ornaments tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread. A basket of fruit surrounded by four leaves and four blossoms, forming a square.
Object details
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| Brief description | tapestry woven, Egyptian; Egyptian, Byzantine-Islamic period. "S" wool |
| Physical description | Portion of a linen cloth faced with long loops, with ornaments tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread. A basket of fruit surrounded by four leaves and four blossoms, forming a square. |
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| Object history | 631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis. |
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| Summary | Portion of a linen cloth faced with long loops, with ornaments tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread. A basket of fruit surrounded by four leaves and four blossoms, forming a square. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 645-1886 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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