Tunic Fragment
9th century
Description
The front and back of a large tunic spread flat. All wool decorated with wide clavi of plain purple with figural borders on each side featuring horsemen, marine centaurs, etc. The complete side of the tunic (bottom edge intact) measures 109cm in length. Reinforcing strips extend over the shoulders on the front and back. tapestry over 1 warp warp: S light brow wool (8-9 warps per 1 cm) wefts: S light brown, tan, purple wool Z tan, mustard, purple wool (20-30 wefts per 1 cm)
Dimensions
actual: 65 x 192 cm (25 9/16 x 75 9/16 in.)
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