Author
Unknown
Publication Date
400
Publication Place
Oxyrhynchus (found) -
Subject
Textiles Death Africa Archaeology
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Height: 65mm, Width: 46mm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
T.156-1922
Record ID
T.156-1922
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
400
Notes
A small square of woven wool, probably belonging to a band for a tunic. Egyptian, ca. AD400-600. The centre has a red figure with hand raised and possibly holding a shield. This icon is within a red square and is bordered with red scrolling waves. All on a white background. Selvedge on either side; double warp; S-spun. The raised hand is an ancient symbol of blessing.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
A small square of tapestry woven wool. Wool Weaving Dyeing
Fiziksel açıklama
A small square of woven wool, probably belonging to a band for a tunic. The centre has a red figure with hand raised and possibly holding a shield. This icon is within a red square and is bordered with red scrolling waves. All on a white background. Selvedge on either side; double warp; S-spun.
Üslup
Late Antique
