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Woven Linen

4th century (made)
Place of origin

Interlaced ornament within a star form. Border of running-wave ornament turned inwards.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
tapestry, 300-499, Mesopotamian
Physical description
Roundel from a linen tunic, tapestry woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Interlaced ornament within a star form. Border of running-wave ornament turned inwards.
Dimensions
  • Of roundel diameter: 4.5in
Object history
631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis.
Association
Summary
Interlaced ornament within a star form. Border of running-wave ornament turned inwards.
Collection
Accession number
904-1886

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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