Fragment
6th - 7th Century (made)
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Fragment from the neckband of a tunic, tapestry woven in red, blue, green and purple wools over undyed linen warp. The decoration is divided into two horizontal registers. In the top, winged putti holding bowls alternate between fish in panels. The lower register consists of an arcade with alternating plants and bowls of fruit.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tapestry woven linen and wool |
| Brief description | Fragment of a tunic, tapestry woven linen and wool, Egypt, possibly 6th - 7th Century |
| Physical description | Fragment from the neckband of a tunic, tapestry woven in red, blue, green and purple wools over undyed linen warp. The decoration is divided into two horizontal registers. In the top, winged putti holding bowls alternate between fish in panels. The lower register consists of an arcade with alternating plants and bowls of fruit. |
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| Credit line | Given by University College London |
| Production | Made during late antique period. |
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| Accession number | T.220-1975 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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