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Shoulder Band

5th century (made)
Place of origin

Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Row of two-handled vases with two leaves in each. On each side an inverted scalloped border with leaves at the points and discs between.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
tapestry woven, 400s, Egyptian
Physical description
Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Row of two-handled vases with two leaves in each. On each side an inverted scalloped border with leaves at the points and discs between.
Dimensions
  • Length: 41in
  • Width: 4in
Gallery label
PART OF A SHOULDER-BAND Linen and wool tapestry woven on two alternating with three linen warps in linen rep. Warp: \ undyed linen. Wefts: \ undyed linen; \ purple and dark grey wool. Probably EGYPTIAN, 5th Century. From Akhmim, upper Egypt. 647-1886(Late 19th Century - early 20th Century)
Object history
631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis.
Association
Summary
Portion of a shoulder-band from a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Row of two-handled vases with two leaves in each. On each side an inverted scalloped border with leaves at the points and discs between.
Collection
Accession number
647-1886

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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