Textile Fragment
ca. AD400-600 (made)
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A fragment from an undyed, linen tunic. Probably a clavi. Egyptian, Hawara, ca. AD400-600. The band is tapestry woven purple wool; a row of men, wearing cloaks, with shields. There is an outer border of scrolling waves. This is a common motif. The linen is approx. 11x18 tpc and is slightly stained.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tapestry woven wool and linen |
| Brief description | Fragment of tapestry woven wool on woven linen. Egyptian, Hawara, ca. AD 400-600. |
| Physical description | A fragment from an undyed, linen tunic. Probably a clavi. The band is tapestry woven purple wool; a row of men, wearing cloaks, with shields. There is an outer border of scrolling waves. This is a common motif. The linen is approx. 11x18 tpc and is slightly stained. |
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| Credit line | Given by University College London |
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| Summary | A fragment from an undyed, linen tunic. Probably a clavi. Egyptian, Hawara, ca. AD400-600. The band is tapestry woven purple wool; a row of men, wearing cloaks, with shields. There is an outer border of scrolling waves. This is a common motif. The linen is approx. 11x18 tpc and is slightly stained. |
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| Accession number | T.266-1977 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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