Shoulder Band
6th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. In the middle are plant forms and birds on a party-coloured ground, red and white; border consisting of a row of discs edged on each side by geometrical ornament.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | tapestry woven, 500s, Mesopotamian |
| Physical description | Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. In the middle are plant forms and birds on a party-coloured ground, red and white; border consisting of a row of discs edged on each side by geometrical ornament. |
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| Credit line | Given by the Rev. Greville J. Chester |
| Association | |
| Summary | Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread on linen warps. In the middle are plant forms and birds on a party-coloured ground, red and white; border consisting of a row of discs edged on each side by geometrical ornament. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 264-1889 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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