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Woven Linen

3rd/4th century (made)
Place of origin

Panel from a linen cloth, tapestry woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Of pointed oval form with a straight stem above and below. The panel is filled with a fret pattern, and has a border of vine-leaves.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
tapestry, 200-399, Egyptian
Physical description
Panel from a linen cloth, tapestry woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Of pointed oval form with a straight stem above and below. The panel is filled with a fret pattern, and has a border of vine-leaves.
Dimensions
  • Length: 19.5in
  • Width: 10in
Style
Object history
631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis.
Association
Summary
Panel from a linen cloth, tapestry woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Of pointed oval form with a straight stem above and below. The panel is filled with a fret pattern, and has a border of vine-leaves.
Collection
Accession number
812-1886

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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