Fragment of decorative band with foliated scrolls framing figures

Inventory number: FT 119
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

Of the three medallions formed by foliated scrolls, the first and last contain a dancer, respectively on pale and dark ground, whilst in the central medallion, on a mottled ground, is a stylised hare.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

5th - 6th century

Material:

Linen and wool

Dimensions:

Warp: 12.5 cm, weft: 16.5 cm

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Woollen and linen tapestry

I. Ground weave

(small fragment)

Warp:

natural-coloured wool S: 14/cm

Weft:

fragment too small to determine

Weave:

tabby

II. Tapestry areas

Warp:

natural-coloured wool S

Weft:

black-purple wool S: +/- 32/cm; natural-coloured linen S: +/- 50/cm

Weave:

extended tabby 2/2

Ribs per cm:

7

Special techniques:

slit tapestry, eccentric weft, hatching: alternating 3 picks linen and 2 picks wool

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