Tunic
4th century - 5th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Linen tunic, with tapestry-woven ornaments in purple wool and undyed linen thread. The long shoulder-bands and cuff bands have a spirited design of running animals - lions, antelopes and hares. The bands are doubled on the cuffs. There is a deep border at the neck at both back and front, linking the shoulder-bands together. Each contains four warriors on a background of stems. The small cross on one shoulder is balanced by a rosette on the other, and may be merely an ornament.
Object details
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| Object type | |
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| Brief description | part, linen, Coptic Egyptian; Tapestry woven wool; figures and animals |
| Physical description | Linen tunic, with tapestry-woven ornaments in purple wool and undyed linen thread. The long shoulder-bands and cuff bands have a spirited design of running animals - lions, antelopes and hares. The bands are doubled on the cuffs. There is a deep border at the neck at both back and front, linking the shoulder-bands together. Each contains four warriors on a background of stems. The small cross on one shoulder is balanced by a rosette on the other, and may be merely an ornament. |
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| Object history | 631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis. |
| Association | |
| Summary | Linen tunic, with tapestry-woven ornaments in purple wool and undyed linen thread. The long shoulder-bands and cuff bands have a spirited design of running animals - lions, antelopes and hares. The bands are doubled on the cuffs. There is a deep border at the neck at both back and front, linking the shoulder-bands together. Each contains four warriors on a background of stems. The small cross on one shoulder is balanced by a rosette on the other, and may be merely an ornament. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 631-1886 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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