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Inventory number: FT 90
‘Black’ Greek vase decoration. The vase has an elongated neck from which emerge branches of red and green flowers (blue in one case).
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
6th - 7th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
1) Warp: 6.5 cm, weft: 22 cm;
2) Warp: 5.2 cm, weft: 14 cm
Comparisons:
Louvre, inv. X 4733.
Landesmuseum Württemberg, inv. GT 4457 (monochrome).
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Linen and woollen tapestry
I. Ground weave
Warp:
natural-coloured linen S: 17/cm
Weft:
natural-coloured linen S: 10/cm
Weave:
warp-faced tabby
II. Tapestry areas
Warp:
linen S
Weft:
red, green and brown wool S: 30/cm; natural-coloured linen S: 22/cm
Weave:
extended tabby 2/2
Ribs per cm:
8
Special techniques:
slit tapestry, eccentric weft