Fragment of inwoven neck panel of a tunic

Inventory number: FT 3
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

In the centre, a nude hunter, his mantle thrown over his shoulders. On either side, a stylised column and a dancing maenad, one wearing a long dress, the other nude beneath a shawl or veil draped around her shoulders.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

4th - 6th century

Material:

Linen and wool

Dimensions:

Warp: 36.5 cm, weft: 19.5 cm

Comparisons:

MAK, Vienna, inv. 10810-1971.
Private coll., inv. DM60.
Katoen Natie, inv. DM 60, 62.
Abegg-Stiftung, inv. 1023.

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Inwoven woollen tapestry

I. Ground weave

Warp:

natural-coloured linen S: 11/cm

Weft:

natural-coloured linen S: 11/cm

Weave:

tabby

II. Tapestry areas

Warp:

linen S

Weft:

black and orange wool S: 26/cm; natural-coloured linen S: 24/cm

Weave:

extended tabby 2/2

Ribs per cm:

5-7

Sewing Yarn:

red wool S2Z

Special techniques:

slit tapestry, eccentric weft, flying thread brocading for details only, vertical weft brocading; finishing of the neck opening: two red wool cords, plied in opposite direction are applied: ((S2Z)2S)2S and ((S2Z)2S)2Z

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