Tabula with stylised wild animal

Inventory number: FT 56
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

In an orange octagon is a fantastical beast with small red square markings. Four blue vine leaves in the corners complete the decor.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

6th - 8th century

Material:

Linen and wool

Dimensions:

Warp: 9.5 cm, weft: 9.5 cm

Comparisons:

Louvre, inv. X 4312.

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Woollen tapestry

I. No ground weave


II. Tapestry areas

Warp:

red wool S: 14/cm

Weft:

dark blue, natural-coloured, orange, green and red wool S: 64/cm

Weave:

weft-faced tabby

Special techniques:

slit tapestry, eccentric weft, dovetailing

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