Fragment of a band with flowered foliated scrolls

Inventory number: FT 191-2
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

The tapestry decoration of this fragment comprises red swirls of foliated scrolls, in the centre of which are multi-petalled ecru flowers outlined in flying thread.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

5th - 7th century

Material:

Linen and wool

Dimensions:

Warp: 7 cm, weft: 26 cm

Comparisons:

Deutsches Textilmuseum, inv. 00035.
Abegg-Stiftung, inv. 814 (tie-dye) .

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Woollen tapestry inwoven in linen

I. Ground weave

(small fragment)

Warp:

natural-coloured linen S

Weft:

natural-coloured linen S

II. Tapestry areas

Warp:

linen S

Weft:

red wool Z: 45/cm; natural-coloured linen S: 44/cm

Weave:

extended tabby 2/3

Ribs per cm:

8-9

Special techniques:

slit tapestry, eccentric weft, flying thread brocading

Dyes analysed:

weft thread: red Z wool: madder

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