Shoulder Band
6th/8th century (made)
Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Groups of figures apparently intended to represent scenes from the Gospels. In the lower part is a seated figure with cruciferous nimbus (our Lord?) and a nimbed figure standing before Him. In the middle are three nimbed figures at a table on which is a fish, bread, and a cup (the Supper at Emmaus?). Figures from other scenes at the top. The ground is red. Borders of S-shaped floral scrolls on a white ground, with narrow geometrical edging in polychrome.
cf: sleeve panel no. 278-1891
cf: sleeve panel no. 278-1891
Object details
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| Brief description | tapestry woven, 600-799, Egyptian |
| Physical description | Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Groups of figures apparently intended to represent scenes from the Gospels. In the lower part is a seated figure with cruciferous nimbus (our Lord?) and a nimbed figure standing before Him. In the middle are three nimbed figures at a table on which is a fish, bread, and a cup (the Supper at Emmaus?). Figures from other scenes at the top. The ground is red. Borders of S-shaped floral scrolls on a white ground, with narrow geometrical edging in polychrome. cf: sleeve panel no. 278-1891 |
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| Credit line | Given by Robert Taylor Esq. in 1900 |
| Summary | Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. Groups of figures apparently intended to represent scenes from the Gospels. In the lower part is a seated figure with cruciferous nimbus (our Lord?) and a nimbed figure standing before Him. In the middle are three nimbed figures at a table on which is a fish, bread, and a cup (the Supper at Emmaus?). Figures from other scenes at the top. The ground is red. Borders of S-shaped floral scrolls on a white ground, with narrow geometrical edging in polychrome. cf: sleeve panel no. 278-1891 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 2084-1900 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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