Author
Unknown (maker)
Publication Place
Egypt (made) Akhmim (found, possibly) -
Subject
Textiles Clothing Africa Archaeology
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Length: 13cm, Width: 8cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
T.220-1975
Record ID
T.220-1975
Library Location
Middle East Section
Notes
Fragment of a tunic, tapestry woven linen and wool, Egypt, possibly 6th - 7th Century
Sample Text
Transliteration .
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Tapestry woven linen and wool Linen Wool Weaving Tapestry
Fiziksel açıklama
Fragment from the neckband of a tunic, tapestry woven in red, blue, green and purple wools over undyed linen warp. The decoration is divided into two horizontal registers. In the top, winged putti holding bowls alternate between fish in panels. The lower register consists of an arcade with alternating plants and bowls of fruit.
Üretim
Made during late antique period.
Üslup
Late Antique
