In the centre is a dark, purplish dot. Around this is a simplified scroll, from which emanates a vine leaf to each of the four corners.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
5th - 7th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
1) Warp: 9.5 cm, weft: 7.5 cm;
2) Warp: 9.5 cm, weft: 7.8 cm
Comparisons:
Katoen Natie, inv. DM 4.
Pushkin Museum, inv. 330.
MET, New York, inv. 89.18.291.
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Inwoven woollen tapestry on linen fabric
I. Ground weave
Warp:
natural-coloured linen S: 24/cm
Weft:
natural-coloured linen S: 10/cm
Weave:
warp-faced tabby
II. Tapestry areas
Warp:
natural-coloured linen S
Weft:
black-brown wool S: 32/cm; natural-coloured linen, 2S (2 yarns together): 28-30/cm
Weave:
extended tabby 3/2
Ribs per cm:
6-7
Special techniques:
slit tapestry, eccentric weft, vertical weft brocading