Publication Place
Akhmim (made) -
Subject
Textiles Africa
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Length: 12in, Width: 11in, Of band width: 4.5in
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
270-1887
Record ID
270-1887
Library Location
Middle East Section
Notes
Fragment of a linen cloth, faced with loops; with a band tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread. The part of the band which is preserved shows contingent circles enclosing floral ornament; in the end panel a cross with expanding arms. Border of scallops. A cross of this form is carved on a stone niche in the Cairo Museum attributed to the 7th-8th century.
İlişki
Greville Chester
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Linen Wool Weaving
Fiziksel açıklama
Fragment of a linen cloth, faced with loops; with a band tapestry-woven in coloured wools and undyed linen thread. The part of the band which is preserved shows contingent circles enclosing floral ornament; in the end panel a cross with expanding arms. Border of scallops. A cross of this form is carved on a stone niche in the Cairo Museum attributed to the 7th-8th century.
Üslup
Late Antique
