Tapestry covered by a network of concentric lozenges, interrupted by two squares framing a dog or a hare (?). Given the dimensions and iconography, the band was probably for a child’s or young adult’s tunic.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
6th - 9th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
1) Warp: 24.5 cm, weft: 6.3 cm;
2) Warp: 28.5 cm, weft: 6.5 cm
Comparisons:
Louvre, inv. X 4250: lattice.
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Separately-woven linen and woollen tapestry
II. Tapestry weave
Warp:
natural-coloured linen S2Z: 11/cm
Weft:
blue, green and red wool S: 55-65/cm; natural-coloured linen S: 66/cm
Weave:
weft-face tabby
Special techniques:
slit tapestry, eccentric weft, soumak to outline figures, 3-1 twining with 3 yarns in wool and linen to outline figures; strengthened selvedges: two units of two warps each