Fragment of a tunic clavus with people and animals

Inventory number: FT 204
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

The brownish decoration of this piece is divided into eight ovoids. In the two central medallions are nude dancers, legs crossed and a mantle thrown over their shoulders. In the middle row identical eagles spread out their wings, with a feline to the left and a hare to the right.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

5th - 6th century

Material:

Wool

Dimensions:

Warp: 8.5 cm; weft: 13.5 cm

Comparisons:

Coll. J-F Bouvier, inv. S 266.
Rietberg Museum, Zurich, inv. RAg 582.

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Woollen tapestry

I. No ground weave


II. Tapestry areas

Warp:

natural-coloured wool S: 10-11/cm

Weft:

natural-coloured and green wool S: +/- 50/cm

Weave:

weft-faced tabby

Special techniques:

slit tapestry, eccentric weft; soumak in natural-coloured wool for details

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