Fragment
ca. 300 - ca. 700 (made)
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Fragment from a woollen tunic with roundels and bands of tapestry woven in buff-coloured, purple and blue wool and undyed linen thread. The shoulder band has an angular pattern of interlaced bands. The ends divide into two bands with rounded ends and a narrow strip with straight end. There are three broad bands with pattern of interlaced bands, and rows of heart shapes separated by two narrow bands. An oval compartment contains interlaced bands and has an outer zig-zag border.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tapestry woven wool and linen |
| Brief description | Fragment from a tunic tapestry woven in wool and linen, Egypt, ca. 300 - ca. 700. |
| Physical description | Fragment from a woollen tunic with roundels and bands of tapestry woven in buff-coloured, purple and blue wool and undyed linen thread. The shoulder band has an angular pattern of interlaced bands. The ends divide into two bands with rounded ends and a narrow strip with straight end. There are three broad bands with pattern of interlaced bands, and rows of heart shapes separated by two narrow bands. An oval compartment contains interlaced bands and has an outer zig-zag border. |
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| Credit line | Given by University College London |
| Production | Made during the Byzantine period. |
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| Accession number | T.571-1974 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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