Textile Fragment
4th Century - 5th Century (made)
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Fragment of a plain woven undyed linen tunic, decorated with a tapestry woven panel in purple wool and undyed linen. The panel depicts an eight pointed star filled with an geometric interlace pattern, with details in undyed linen thread
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Plain woven linen and tapestry woven linen and wool |
Brief description | Fragment from a tunic, plain woven linen and tapestry woven linen and wool, Egypt, 4th Century - 5th Century |
Physical description | Fragment of a plain woven undyed linen tunic, decorated with a tapestry woven panel in purple wool and undyed linen. The panel depicts an eight pointed star filled with an geometric interlace pattern, with details in undyed linen thread |
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Object history | 631-1886 to 922-1886 inclusive purchased for £300 from Henry Wallis. |
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Accession number | 878-1886 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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