Fragment
3rd/4th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Fragment of a large roundel from a woollen cloth; tapestry-woven in purple and yellowish wool. Interlaced bands forming panels filled with geometrical and conventional flower ornament. Guilloche border.
Object details
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| Brief description | tapestry woven, Egyptian; Egyptian, Byzantine period. Wool warp |
| Physical description | Fragment of a large roundel from a woollen cloth; tapestry-woven in purple and yellowish wool. Interlaced bands forming panels filled with geometrical and conventional flower ornament. Guilloche border. |
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| Object history | Purchased from the Reverend Greville John Chester |
| Association | |
| Summary | Fragment of a large roundel from a woollen cloth; tapestry-woven in purple and yellowish wool. Interlaced bands forming panels filled with geometrical and conventional flower ornament. Guilloche border. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1342-1888 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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