Author
Unknown (maker)
Publication Date
300
Publication Place
Egypt (made) -
Subject
Textiles Africa Archaeology
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Length: 26cm, Width: 48cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
T.535-1974
Record ID
T.535-1974
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
300
Notes
Fragment from a tunic, plain woven linen and tapestry woven wool and linen, Egypt, 4th Century - 6th Century
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Plain woven wool, tapestry woven wool and linen Linen Wool Plain Weave Tapestry Weave Dyeing
Fiziksel açıklama
Rectangular fragment of plain woven undyed linen, decorated with two thin clavi tapestry woven in brown wool and undyed linen. To one side of these are two bands of unequal width, where the warp is left open without any wefts. One edge has a 'rolled' hem. Plain weave: Linen warp (S-spun, 18/cm) Linen weft (S-spun, 13/cm) Tapestry weave: Linen warp (S-spun) Wool weft (Z-spun) Condition: The right corner is in some areas repeaired with a new linen thread. There are large stiches to repair the fabric.
Üslup
Late Antique
