Cuff Band
6th/7th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Portion of a band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Double stripe filled with plant forms. Outer borders of wavy foliated stems.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | tapestry-woven, 600-799, Egyptian |
| Physical description | Portion of a band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Double stripe filled with plant forms. Outer borders of wavy foliated stems. |
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| Object history | 242-1887 to 297-1887 inclusive purchased for 9s 6d from Reverend Greville Chester. |
| Association | |
| Summary | Portion of a band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Double stripe filled with plant forms. Outer borders of wavy foliated stems. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 252-1887 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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