Tabula with a hunter

Inventory number: FT 53
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

Wide border decorated with grapevines and leaves. Nude character in the centre, mantle floating behind.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

4th - 6th century

Material:

Linen and wool

Dimensions:

Warp: 7.5 cm, weft: 7.5 cm

Comparisons:

Landesmuseum Württemberg, inv. 1972-54.

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Inwoven tapestry on linen fabric

I. Ground weave

Warp:

natural-coloured linen S: +/-26/cm

Weft:

natural-coloured linen S: 16/cm

Weave:

warp-faced tabby

II. Tapestry areas

Warp:

natural-coloured linen S

Weft:

brown wool Z: 60/cm; natural-coloured linen S: 60/cm

Weave:

extended tabby 2/2

Ribs per cm:

14

Special techniques:

slit tapestry, eccentric weft, flying thread brocading for details only

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