Hanging
5th century (made)
Linen cloth, with tapestry-woven decoration in coloured wools and undyed linen thread. The cloth is divided laterally into three equal spaces by four parallel bands containing alternately interlaced ornament and wavy stems of fruit, and each having a scalloped edging (portions of two other bands also remain). In the intervening spaces are scattered blossoms and fruits.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 5 parts.
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| Physical description | Linen cloth, with tapestry-woven decoration in coloured wools and undyed linen thread. The cloth is divided laterally into three equal spaces by four parallel bands containing alternately interlaced ornament and wavy stems of fruit, and each having a scalloped edging (portions of two other bands also remain). In the intervening spaces are scattered blossoms and fruits. |
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| Object history | Items 818-1905 to 821-1905 inclusive purchased for £6 from Mons. M. Tano, Paris. |
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| Accession number | 821-1905 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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