Author
Unknown (maker)
Publication Place
Egypt (made) Akhmim (made) -
Subject
Textiles Archaeology Africa
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Diameter: 160mm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
118-1891
Record ID
118-1891
Library Location
Middle East Section
Notes
Textile fragment, roundel from a tunic, compound twill samite in brown and buff silk, Egypt, possibly Akhmim, 7th - 10th Century
İlişki
Wallis
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Silk samite Silk (Textile) Weaving
Parçalar
Textile Fragment, Backing
Fiziksel açıklama
Roundel from a tunic, in bichrome samite (weft-faced compound twill) woven in brown and cream/buff silks. At the centre is a geometric tree/vine with grapes and leaves, representing the tree of life. On either side are two pairs of spade-shaped leaves with further trees within them. The roundel is surrounded by a circular border (approximately 20mm wide) with a stylised, wave-like floral motif.
Üslup
Egyptian
