Author
Unknown
Publication Date
300
Publication Place
Oxyrhynchus (found) -
Subject
Africa Archaeology Death Textiles
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Diameter: 60mm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
T.154-1922
Record ID
T.154-1922
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
300
Notes
Tapestry woven wool, s-spun. Egyptian, ca. AD300-500. A circlur medallion cut from a larger piece. In the centre is a mermaid in undyed wool with two fish (?) on her right and something hanging from her left arm. She is on a background of red. A circular border of green scrolling waves surrounds her. Slightly dirty. The mermaid was a common motif in Mediterranean and Near Eastern art but its symbolisim in Christianity is unclear.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Tapestry woven wool Wool Weaving Dyeing
Fiziksel açıklama
Tapestry woven wool, s-spun. A circlur medallion cut from a larger piece. In the centre is a mermaid in undyed wool with two fish (?) on her right and something hanging from her left arm. She is on a background of red. A circular border of green scrolling waves surrounds her. Slightly dirty.
Üslup
Late Antique
