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Inventory number: FT 56
In an orange octagon is a fantastical beast with small red square markings. Four blue vine leaves in the corners complete the decor.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
6th - 8th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
Warp: 9.5 cm, weft: 9.5 cm
Comparisons:
Louvre, inv. X 4312.
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Woollen tapestry
I. No ground weave
II. Tapestry areas
Warp:
red wool S: 14/cm
Weft:
dark blue, natural-coloured, orange, green and red wool S: 64/cm
Weave:
weft-faced tabby
Special techniques:
slit tapestry, eccentric weft, dovetailing