Tapestry Woven Linen
6th/7th century (made)
Ornament from a cloth, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on red woollen warps. The ornament is L-shaped, with semi-circular projections (one missing) at the end of each arm. The diaper pattern in colours on a yellow ground, consists of ornamental cross-shaped devices, partly enclosed by small floral stems issuing from circles. There is a broad dark purple border., The ornament has been stitched to a piece of coarse linen.
Object details
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| Brief description | 400-599, Egyptian; Coloured geometrical pattern |
| Physical description | Ornament from a cloth, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on red woollen warps. The ornament is L-shaped, with semi-circular projections (one missing) at the end of each arm. The diaper pattern in colours on a yellow ground, consists of ornamental cross-shaped devices, partly enclosed by small floral stems issuing from circles. There is a broad dark purple border., The ornament has been stitched to a piece of coarse linen. |
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| Object history | Items 795-1919 to 839-1919 inclusive purhcased together for £700 from Harold Wallis, esq. |
| Summary | Ornament from a cloth, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on red woollen warps. The ornament is L-shaped, with semi-circular projections (one missing) at the end of each arm. The diaper pattern in colours on a yellow ground, consists of ornamental cross-shaped devices, partly enclosed by small floral stems issuing from circles. There is a broad dark purple border., The ornament has been stitched to a piece of coarse linen. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.803-1919 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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