Fragment
5th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Square panel for the shoulder, and portion of the shoulder-band of a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. The square has a running boy within a circle surrounded by a leafy stem border. On the band is a leafy stem interrupted by a panel with a flower.
Object details
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| Brief description | tapestry woven, Egyptian; Egyptian, Byzantine period. "S" wool |
| Physical description | Square panel for the shoulder, and portion of the shoulder-band of a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. The square has a running boy within a circle surrounded by a leafy stem border. On the band is a leafy stem interrupted by a panel with a flower. |
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| Object history | 631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis. |
| Association | |
| Summary | Square panel for the shoulder, and portion of the shoulder-band of a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. The square has a running boy within a circle surrounded by a leafy stem border. On the band is a leafy stem interrupted by a panel with a flower. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 706-1886 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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