Shoulder Band
5th/6th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Portion of shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Debased male and female figures separated by panels enclosing a lion or a leaf-device within a circle.
Object details
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| Brief description | tapestry, 400-599, Mesopotamian |
| Physical description | Portion of shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Debased male and female figures separated by panels enclosing a lion or a leaf-device within a circle. |
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| Object history | 631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis. |
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| Summary | Portion of shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Debased male and female figures separated by panels enclosing a lion or a leaf-device within a circle. |
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| Accession number | 785-1886 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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