Tunic
4th - 5th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Fragment of a large, linen fabric, possibly a shawl or cloack, decorated with loop pile woven wool. At one end of the fabric is a large swastika in purple wool loops. There is a large area of openwork at the same end.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Plain woven linen, loop pile woven wool |
| Brief description | Fragment of a cloak or shawl, linen with loop pile woven wool, Egypt, 4th Century - 5th Century |
| Physical description | Fragment of a large, linen fabric, possibly a shawl or cloack, decorated with loop pile woven wool. At one end of the fabric is a large swastika in purple wool loops. There is a large area of openwork at the same end. |
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| Object history | 631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 749-1886 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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