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Shoulder Band

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

End of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Conventional ornament within pointed oval compartments.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
tapestry, 300-499, Mesopotamian
Physical description
End of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Conventional ornament within pointed oval compartments.
Dimensions
  • Length: 5in
  • Width: 3in
Credit line
Given by the Rev. Greville J. Chester
Association
Summary
End of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Conventional ornament within pointed oval compartments.
Collection
Accession number
1664-1888

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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