Two juxtaposed band fragments

Inventory number: FT 120
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

Two birds, probably quails, on a blue-black ground, their geometricized feathers in ecru-coloured thread.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

6th - 9th century

Material:

Linen and wool

Dimensions:

1) Warp: 4 cm, weft: 3,5 cm;
2) Wrap: 3.2 cm, weft: 3.3 cm

Comparisons:

Musée de Cluny, inv. Cl. 22462 A and B.

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Linen and woollen tapestry

II. Tapestry weave

Warp:

natural-coloured linen S2Z: 14/cm

Weft:

blue wool S: +/- 65/cm; natural-coloured linen S

Weave:

weft-faced tabby

Special techniques:

slit tapestry, eccentric weft, bare warp for short vertical lines, white border at fragment 1 is soumak

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