Woven Linen
5th/6th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Oblong panel from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Two figures holding baskets of fruit, and animals, among the stems of a vine growing from a vase. Border of crested ornament.
Object details
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| Brief description | tapestry, 500-699, Egyptian |
| Physical description | Oblong panel from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Two figures holding baskets of fruit, and animals, among the stems of a vine growing from a vase. Border of crested ornament. |
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| Credit line | Given by the Egypt Exploration Fund in 1904 |
| Summary | Oblong panel from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Two figures holding baskets of fruit, and animals, among the stems of a vine growing from a vase. Border of crested ornament. |
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| Accession number | 1267-1904 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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