Fragments of a sleeve decoration from a very fine linen tunic

Inventory number: FT 149
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

Two bands of medallions, created by interlaced ribbons, frame busts of warriors in various positions. Each is wearing a tunic, mantle and helmet and carrying a baldric.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

4th - 6th century

Material:

Linen and wool

Dimensions:

1) Warp: 19 cm, weft: 22 cm;
2) Warp: 6.5 cm, weft: 8,5 cm;
3) Warp: 7 cm, weft: 10 cm

Comparisons:

Cleveland Art Museum, inv. 1982.81.

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Inwoven woollen and linen tapestry

I. Ground weave

Warp:

natural-coloured linen S: 42/cm

Weft:

natural-coloured linen S: 24/cm

Weave:

warp-faced tabby

II. Tapestry areas

Warp:

linen S

Weft:

brown-purple wool Z: +/- 112/cm; natural-coloured linen S, paired: +/- 45/cm

Weave:

extended tabby 3/3

Ribs per cm:

14

Special techniques:

slit tapestry, eccentric weft, flying thread brocading for details

Dyes analysed:

Weft thread: purple Z wool: madder, indigo/woad

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