Fragment of an ornamental band with figures

Inventory number: FT 104
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

Three-part decoration: stylised characters and animals in the centre, a double bead moulding with coloured dots on both sides.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

6th - 9th century

Material:

Linen and wool

Dimensions:

Warp: 6.5 cm, weft: 19 cm

Comparisons:

Louvre, inv. AC 838 (animal clavus).

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Woollen and linen tapestry

I. Ground weave

Warp:

natural-coloured wool S: 12/cm

Weft:

natural-coloured wool S: 24/cm

Weave:

weft-faced tabby

II. Tapestry areas

Warp:

natural-coloured wool S: 12/cm

Weft:

blue, yellow, red and green wool S: 60/cm; white (bleached?) linen S; on one side: selvedge: three 4-yarn warp units

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