Two medallions with a red, yellow and green flower

Inventory number: FT 198
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

Both fragments present the design of a flower with a yellow centre and four red and yellow petals, from which appear green stems or leaves.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

5th - 7th century

Material:

Linen and wool

Dimensions:

1) Warp: 8.5 cm, weft: 7.5 cm;
2) Warp: 6 cm, weft; 7.5 cm

Comparisons:

Cf. FT 197.
Henry Art Gallery, inv. 83.7-35 and 83.7-38, Album Gayet: open petals.
Muséum de Colmar, inv. Ég. Cpt. 96.

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Linen and woollen tapestry

I. Ground weave

Warp:

natural-coloured linen S: 16/cm

Weft:

natural-coloured linen S: 9/cm

Weave:

warp-faced tabby

II. Tapestry areas

Warp:

linen S

Weft:

red and green wool, paired S: 25/cm; yellow wool, single S: 20/cm; natural-coloured linen S

Weave:

extended tabby 2/2

Ribs per cm:

8

Special techniques:

slit tapestry, eccentric weft

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