In the first band, fish, turtles, winged creatures and aquatic plants mingle together. In the centre, a medallion with a red ground has a seated putto, holding a basket. Partially preserved on a second fragment is a medallion with a red ground, decorated with an aquatic plant. Two friezes of pomegranates enclose and link the two bands, the width of which is not identical.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
5th - 7th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
1) Warp: 12 cm, weft: 29.5 cm;
2) Warp: 13.3 cm, weft: 5.5 cm
Comparisons:
Louvre, inv. AC 636.
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, Genève, inv. 13883.
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Woollen tapestry
I. No ground weave
II. Tapestry areas
Warp:
natural-coloured wool S: 9-10/cm
Weft:
red, purple and natural-coloured wool S: +/- 55/cm
Weave:
weft-faced tabby
Special techniques:
slit tapestry, eccentric weft, flying thread brocading with wool yarn for details