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Woven Linen

6th/7th century (made)
Place of origin

Portion of a band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread. Conventional ornament - probably a geometrical rendering of a row of plant devices.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
tapestry, 600-799, Egyptian
Physical description
Portion of a band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread. Conventional ornament - probably a geometrical rendering of a row of plant devices.
Dimensions
  • Length: 8.5in
  • Width: 2in
Credit line
Given by the Rev. Greville J. Chester
Association
Summary
Portion of a band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread. Conventional ornament - probably a geometrical rendering of a row of plant devices.
Collection
Accession number
1654-1888

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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