A composition with three squares. In the central square a horse, probably winged. A pair of dancers in the square on each side. Small medallions border each square containing either faces or rosettes. Red friezes decorate the top and bottom.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
5th - 7th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
Warp: 16.5 cm, weft: 33 cm
Comparisons:
Louvre, inv. 4859 putti).
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Woollen tapestry inwoven on linen
I. Ground weave
Warp:
orange wool S: 12-13/cm
Weft:
orange wool S: 8/cm
Weave:
warp-faced tabby
II. Tapestry areas
Warp:
orange wool S: 12-13/cm
Weft:
yellow, red, different nuances of blue wool S: 45-54/cm; natural-coloured linen S: 72/cm
Weave:
weft-faced tabby
Sewing Yarn:
orange wool S
Special techniques:
slit tapestry, eccentric weft, flying thread brocading/soumak with linen 3S (relief); dovetailing. Fragments of other ancient wool weaves are used to fill holes