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Shoulder Band

6th/8th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portion of a shoulder-banmd from a tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Two nimbed figures on horseback, another seated, and a fourth with a spear; between the figures are birds and animals. The ground is red.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
tapestry woven, 600-799, Persian
Physical description
Portion of a shoulder-banmd from a tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Two nimbed figures on horseback, another seated, and a fourth with a spear; between the figures are birds and animals. The ground is red.
Dimensions
  • Length: 13.5in
  • Width: 2.5in
Object history
Objects 176-1891 to 214-1891 purchased from A.L. de Lantreppe.
Summary
Portion of a shoulder-banmd from a tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Two nimbed figures on horseback, another seated, and a fourth with a spear; between the figures are birds and animals. The ground is red.
Collection
Accession number
190-1891

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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