Woven Linen
3rd/4th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Small roundel, from a linen cloth, faced with short loops, tapestery-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. The roundel is filled with interlaced ornament, and has a border of discs.
Object details
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| Brief description | tapestry, 200-399, Mesopotamian |
| Physical description | Small roundel, from a linen cloth, faced with short loops, tapestery-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. The roundel is filled with interlaced ornament, and has a border of discs. |
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| Object history | Purchased from the Reverend Greville John Chester |
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| Summary | Small roundel, from a linen cloth, faced with short loops, tapestery-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. The roundel is filled with interlaced ornament, and has a border of discs. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1351-1888 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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