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
Width: 105mm, Height: 95mm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
1309-1888
Record ID
1309-1888
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
300
Notes
Panel probably from a linen tunic.Egyptian, possibly Akhmim, ca. AD300-500. Tapestry woven undyed linen and purple wool. Double linen warps. Imagery of a naked warrior with a shield in a circular medallion with leafy stems in the spandrels. Medallion not complete. The naked warrior symbolised a spiritual battle.
İlişki
Greville Chester
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Tapestry woven linen and wool. Linen Wool Weaving Dyeing
Parçalar
Textile Fragment, Backing
Fiziksel açıklama
Tapestry woven undyed linen and purple wool. Double linen warps. Imagery of a naked warrior with a shield in a circular medallion with leafy stems in the spandrels. Medallion not complete.
Üslup
Late Antique
