Textile Panel
ca. AD300-600 (made)
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A square panel from a linen tunic. Egypt, possibly Akhmim, ca. AD300-600. Tapestry-woven in purple/maroon wool and undyed linen thread. The attached linen cloth is a plain weave and undyed. S-spun wool and linen. Double warps. At the centre of the panel is a running warrior with one arm raised. He appears to have a cloak and shield. He is within a solid oval border with a fleur-de-lys on each corner. This sits within a solid rectangular border. Around this are twelve smaller circles, each with an animal or human face (alternating) within. The circles have twirls off each corner. This square is bordered with a row of diamonds (each divided into four smaller diamonds) attached on a line, with each corner having a fleur-de-lys. A small amount of linen cloth is on two sides with the other two sides being selvedge. The piece is damaged at one end and is stained with some dirt remains.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven wool and linen |
| Brief description | A woollen, tapestry woven panel. Egyptian, possibly Akhmim, ca. AD300- 600. |
| Physical description | A square panel from a linen tunic. Tapestry-woven in purple/maroon wool and undyed linen thread. The attached linen cloth is a plain weave and undyed. S-spun wool and linen. Double warps. At the centre of the panel is a running warrior with one arm raised. He appears to have a cloak and shield. He is within a solid oval border with a fleur-de-lys on each corner. This sits within a solid rectangular border. Around this are twelve smaller circles, each with an animal or human face (alternating) within. The circles have twirls off each corner. This square is bordered with a row of diamonds (each divided into four smaller diamonds) attached on a line, with each corner having a fleur-de-lys. A small amount of linen cloth is on two sides with the other two sides being selvedge. The piece is damaged at one end and is stained with some dirt remains. |
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| Object history | 631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis. |
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| Summary | A square panel from a linen tunic. Egypt, possibly Akhmim, ca. AD300-600. Tapestry-woven in purple/maroon wool and undyed linen thread. The attached linen cloth is a plain weave and undyed. S-spun wool and linen. Double warps. At the centre of the panel is a running warrior with one arm raised. He appears to have a cloak and shield. He is within a solid oval border with a fleur-de-lys on each corner. This sits within a solid rectangular border. Around this are twelve smaller circles, each with an animal or human face (alternating) within. The circles have twirls off each corner. This square is bordered with a row of diamonds (each divided into four smaller diamonds) attached on a line, with each corner having a fleur-de-lys. A small amount of linen cloth is on two sides with the other two sides being selvedge. The piece is damaged at one end and is stained with some dirt remains. |
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| Accession number | 697-1886 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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