Textile
Sleeve Band
Object Number:
E634B
Current Location:
Collections storage
Culture:
Coptic
Provenience:
Egypt
Akhmim
Date Made:
600-799 AD
Early Date:
600
Late Date:
799
Section:
Egyptian
Materials:
Linen
Wool
Technique:
Slit Tapestry Weave
Iconography:
Portrait
Woman
Description:
"Propitious Portrait" or "Wealthy Woman" portrait with floral border. 2 Selvedges. Sleeve band. Imitation of Sassanian silk or Byzantine design.
Length:
16.4cm
Width:
15cm
Credit Line:
Purchased from Emil Brugsch Bey; subscription of Mrs. John Harrison
Other Number:
Current & Past Exhibitions:
Byzantine Studies Conference Mini-Exhibition (08 Oct 2010 - 10 Oct 2010)
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