Fragment of a double band with leaf decoration

Inventory number: FT 91
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

Each of the two bands has a wavy plant stem bearing alternately green and red leaves on each side.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

5th - 7th century

Material:

Linen and wool

Dimensions:

Warp: 7.5 cm, weft: 12 cm

Comparisons:

Fondazione Antonio Ratti, inv. 47.
Musée d'Étoffes, Mulhouse, inv. 965.148.2.
Musée de Cluny, inv. 17602: borders.
RGZM, Mainz, inv. O.3218.

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Linen and woollen tapestry

I. Ground weave

Warp:

natural-coloured linen S: 14/cm

Weft:

natural-coloured linen S: 8/cm

Weave:

warp-faced tabby

II. Tapestry areas

Warp:

linen S

Weft:

brown, red and green wool S: 24/cm; natural-coloured linen S: +/- 24/cm

Weave:

extended tabby 3/1

Ribs per cm:

5

Special techniques:

slit tapestry, eccentric weft

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