Author
Unknown
Publication Date
300
Publication Place
Egypt (made) -
Subject
Archaeology Death Textiles Africa
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Width: 50in, Width: 112in, Length: 2240mm, Width: 1316mm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
T.32-1917
Record ID
T.32-1917
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
300
Notes
Fish and water plants were common in ancient Egyptian art, a motif which continued through into later Coptic design.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Tapestry woven linen and wool Linen Wool Weaving Dyeing
Fiziksel açıklama
Band of tapestry weave in dark purple wool and undyed linen. Probably from the cuff of a tunic. The design shows fish swimming in lotuses, and a water-fowl. Scrolling waves border the top and bottom of the band. Linen 10x24 tpc; thread dia. 0.8mm. The band has been mounted into another piece of linen.
Üslup
Late Antique
