Two identical bands, comprising medallions formed by foliated scrolls, in which are rosettes, bunches of grapes and birds. Recuperated from a single textile or woven apart.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
5th - 8th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
Warp: 8.5 cm, weft: 31cm; applied bands: warp: 4cm, weft: 28.5 cm
Comparisons:
RMAH, Brussels, inv. ACO.Tx.0220: extreme stylisation.
Landesmuseum, Württemberg, inv. GT 4456.
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Tapestry bands sewn on a fragment of linen sleeve
I. Ground weave
Warp:
natural-coloured linen S: 27/cm
Weft:
natural-coloured linen S: 17/cm
Weave:
warp-faced tabby
II. Tapestry areas
Warp:
linen S
Weft:
purple wool Z: 88/cm; natural-coloured linen, paired S: 48/cm
Weave:
extended tabby 2/2
Ribs per cm:
15
Special techniques:
slit tapestry, eccentric weft, flying thread brocading: paired yarns linen S
Dyes analysed:
Weft thread: purple Z wool: madder, indigo/woad