Not currently on display at the V&A

Textile Fragment

ca. AD500-800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fragments of tabby woven tapestry. Egyptian, ca. AD500-800. Small birds and fish on coloured wool (green, blue, yellow, cream) sit on a red background. 12x40 tpc, double warp, S spun.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Textile Fragment
  • Textile Fragment
Materials and techniques
Woven wool
Brief description
A tapestry woven fragment. Egyptian ca. AD500-800.
Physical description
Fragments of tabby woven tapestry. Small birds and fish on coloured wool (green, blue, yellow, cream) sit on a red background. 12x40 tpc, double warp, S spun.
Style
Summary
Fragments of tabby woven tapestry. Egyptian, ca. AD500-800. Small birds and fish on coloured wool (green, blue, yellow, cream) sit on a red background. 12x40 tpc, double warp, S spun.
Collection
Accession number
T.138-1958

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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