Two fragments of strip (clavus?) with stylised floral motifs

Inventory number: FT 86
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

Two types of flowers alternate between a scattering of loops. One has the shape of a flame on a blue ground, the other of lanceolated leaves on a pale ground.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

6th - 9th century

Material:

Linen and wool

Dimensions:

1) Warp: 6.5 cm, weft: 21 cm;
2) Warp: 6 cm, weft: 17 cm

Comparisons:

Cf. FT 103.
Louvre, inv. AC 656.
Allard Pierson Museum Museum, inv. APM08627.

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Linen and woollen separately-woven tapestry

II. Tapestry weave

Warp:

natural-coloured linen, S2Z: 9-10/cm

Weft:

blue, red and yellow wool S: +/- 50/cm; natural-coloured linen S: +/- 32/cm

Weave:

weft-faced tabby

Special techniques:

slit tapestry, eccentric weft

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