Author
Unknown
Publication Date
300
Publication Place
Akhmim (made) Egypt (made) -
Subject
Africa Archaeology Textiles Death
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Height: 165mm, Width: 152mm, Of circle diameter: 2in
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
697-1886
Record ID
697-1886
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
300
Notes
A square panel from a linen tunic. Egypt, possibly Akhmim, ca. AD300-600. Tapestry-woven in purple/maroon wool and undyed linen thread. The attached linen cloth is a plain weave and undyed. S-spun wool and linen. Double warps. At the centre of the panel is a running warrior with one arm raised. He appears to have a cloak and shield. He is within a solid oval border with a fleur-de-lys on each corner. This sits within a solid rectangular border. Around this are twelve smaller circles, each with an animal or human face (alternating) within. The circles have twirls off each corner. This square is bordered with a row of diamonds (each divided into four smaller diamonds) attached on a line, with each corner having a fleur-de-lys. A small amount of linen cloth is on two sides with the other two sides being selvedge. The piece is damaged at one end and is stained with some dirt remains.
İlişki
Henry Wallis
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Woven wool and linen Linen Wool Weaving
Fiziksel açıklama
A square panel from a linen tunic. Tapestry-woven in purple/maroon wool and undyed linen thread. The attached linen cloth is a plain weave and undyed. S-spun wool and linen. Double warps. At the centre of the panel is a running warrior with one arm raised. He appears to have a cloak and shield. He is within a solid oval border with a fleur-de-lys on each corner. This sits within a solid rectangular border. Around this are twelve smaller circles, each with an animal or human face (alternating) within. The circles have twirls off each corner. This square is bordered with a row of diamonds (each divided into four smaller diamonds) attached on a line, with each corner having a fleur-de-lys. A small amount of linen cloth is on two sides with the other two sides being selvedge. The piece is damaged at one end and is stained with some dirt remains.
Üslup
Late Antique
