Fragment
4th/5th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Roundel from a linen cloth, tapestry-woven in coloured wools, chiefly purple, and undyed linen thread. A bird and sprig within a small central circle, surrounded by interlaced vine-stems and a border of guilloche ornament. Outer border of inverted scallops.
Object details
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| Brief description | tapestry woven, Egyptian; Egyptian, Byzantine period. "S" wool |
| Physical description | Roundel from a linen cloth, tapestry-woven in coloured wools, chiefly purple, and undyed linen thread. A bird and sprig within a small central circle, surrounded by interlaced vine-stems and a border of guilloche ornament. Outer border of inverted scallops. |
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| Object history | Purchased from the Reverend Greville John Chester |
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| Summary | Roundel from a linen cloth, tapestry-woven in coloured wools, chiefly purple, and undyed linen thread. A bird and sprig within a small central circle, surrounded by interlaced vine-stems and a border of guilloche ornament. Outer border of inverted scallops. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1318-1888 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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