Fragment of tunic neck panel on two levels

Inventory number: FT 11
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

In the central upper level, a nude hunter, holding a spear and a shield. On each side, armed characters in short, striped tunics running. These alternate with horsemen jumping over felines and hares. In the lower part, beneath an arcade, a line of vases holding lotus capsules.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

5th - 6th century

Material:

Linen and wool

Dimensions:

1) Warp: 13 cm, weft: 11.5 cm;
2) Warp: 17.5 cm, weft: 11 cm;
3) Warp: 5 cm, weft: 4.5 cm

Comparisons:

V&A, London, inv. 1032-1901.
MET, New York, inv. 90.5.674.

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Linen and woollen tapestry

I. No ground weave


II. Tapestry areas

Warp:

natural-coloured linen S

Weft:

purple wool S: 40-45/cm; natural-coloured linen S: 62/cm

Weave:

extended tabby 2/2

Ribs per cm:

8-10

Special techniques:

slit tapestry, eccentric weft, flying thread brocading for details only, vertical weftbrocading

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