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Dec 8, 2009
Dec 8, 2009

Neck Ornament of a Tunic

Neck Ornament of a Tunic

400s

Egypt, Byzantine period, 5th century

Undyed linen and dyed wool: tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrapping

Overall: 18.4 x 28.9 cm (7 1/4 x 11 3/8 in.); Mounted: 26.7 x 37.1 cm (10 1/2 x 14 5/8 in.)

Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund 1982.81

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Description

This was the front or back ornament of a unisex tunic neck opening made in linen. The border at the neck displays an interlacing vine scroll inscribing alternating male and female busts. Below it are two of the original three arches and one of the supporting columns with a stylized capital. The male figure on the left wears a short garment (chiton) draped over one shoulder and has a shield. He is accompanied by a figure on the right.

See also
Collection: 
T - Coptic
Department: 
Textiles
Type of artwork: 
Textile
Medium: 
Undyed linen and dyed wool: tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrapping
Credit line: 
Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund

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