Fragment of tapestry band

Inventory number: FT 98
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

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

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