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Inventory number: FT 98
Yellow dentate lozenge, in the centre of which is a flower with a yellow heart, four red and white petals and green leaves.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
6th - 9th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
Warp: 9.7 cm, weft: 6.7 cm
Comparisons:
Louvre, inv. X 4141.
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Linen and woollen tapestry
II. Tapestry weave
Warp:
natural-coloured linen S2Z: 11/cm
Weft:
red, blue, green and yellow wool S: +/- 85/cm; natural-coloured linen S
Weave:
weft-face tabby
Special techniques:
slit tapestry