Fragment, possibly clavi from a tunic, tapestry woven linen and wool, Akhmim, Egypt, 4th Century - 5th Century

Fragments, possibly two shoulder-bands of a linen tunic, tapestry-woven in purple wool, with small details in red wool, and undyed linen thread. Each shoulder-band has a row of medallions enclosing alternately a vine or a boy wearing a chlamys. The boys hold either a basket of fruit, a quail, or a pruning fork. The outer edge of the bands are bordered with a repeated cruciform design, with the intervening space between medallions and border having details picked out in flying thread brocading in undyed linen thread.

631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis.

Portion of a linen tunic, with two shoulder-bands, tapestry-woven in purple wool, with small details in red wool, and undyed linen thread. Each band has a row of circles enclosing alternately a vine or a boy wearing a chlamys. The boys hold either a basket of fruit, a quail, or a pruning fork.

656-1886