Author
Unknown (maker)
Publication Place
Egypt (made) Akhmim (found) -
Subject
Textiles Africa
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Length: 12in, Width: 5in, Of band width: 2in
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
717-1886
Record ID
717-1886
Library Location
Middle East Section
Notes
Double band from the cuff of a linen tunic, faced with loops, tapestry-woven in purple wool and undyed linen thread. Each band is divided into alternate square and oblong compartments. The former contain sea-monsters, and the latter interlaced diaper ornament.
İlişki
Henry Wallis
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Plain woven linen with linen looped pile, tapestry woven linen and wool Linen Wool Plain Weave Looped Pile Dyeing Tapestry Weave
Fiziksel açıklama
Double sleeve-band from a plain woven undyed linen tunic, tapestry woven in undyed linen and purple wool. The ground fabric of the tunic has been faced with aditional undyed linen pile loops, possibly for warmth. Each of the sleeve-bands consists of alternating square and oblong compartments. The square compartments contain spotted sea-monsters, and the latter diaper ornaments. On the left sleeve-band, the bottom oblong contains a repeated cross pattern within the lozenges; on the right sleeve-band, the uppper oblong contains rosettes within the lozenges.
Üslup
Egyptian Late Antique
