Fragment
6th/7th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic; tapestry-woven in coloured wools (now perished) and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Pointed oval ornaments of floral character are enclosed by bands forming ogee-shaped compartments. This example was woven direct on the warps of the garment, like the greater number of the earlier stuffs; the practice is unusual at this period.
Object details
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| Brief description | tapestry woven, Egyptian; Egyptian, Byzantine-Islamic period. "S" wool |
| Physical description | Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic; tapestry-woven in coloured wools (now perished) and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Pointed oval ornaments of floral character are enclosed by bands forming ogee-shaped compartments. This example was woven direct on the warps of the garment, like the greater number of the earlier stuffs; the practice is unusual at this period. |
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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 shoulder-band from a linen tunic; tapestry-woven in coloured wools (now perished) and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Pointed oval ornaments of floral character are enclosed by bands forming ogee-shaped compartments. This example was woven direct on the warps of the garment, like the greater number of the earlier stuffs; the practice is unusual at this period. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 826-1886 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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