Appliquéd drop-shaped medallion

Inventory number: FT 35
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

In the axis, a vase of acanthus leaves and symmetrical, multi-coloured flowers. On each side, facing outwards, a bird and a lion turning its head. Purple foliated scrolls frame the medallion.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

6th - 9th century

Material:

Linen and wool

Dimensions:

Warp: 15.5 cm, weft: 15.5 cm

Comparisons:

Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz, inv. Ko 356: lions.

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Separately-woven tapestry on linen and wool

I. Ground weave

Not analysed, covered by the support fabric

II. Tapestry areas

Warp:

natural-coloured linen S2Z: 12/cm

Weft:

red, black, purple, yellow, brown, blue, orange, and green wool S: 66-72/cm; natural-coloured linen S

Weave:

weft-faced tabby

Special techniques:

slit tapestry, eccentric weft, soumak-wrapped outlines

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