Two medallions formed by a foliated scroll, with branched peduncles enclosing a bird and a plant motif that reappears in the pendant.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
5th - 7th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
Warp: 12 cm, weft: 28 cm
Comparisons:
Katoen Natie, inv. 602 DM121.
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Woollen and linen tapestry
I. Ground weave
Warp:
natural-coloured wool S: 7/cm
Weft:
natural-coloured wool S: 22/cm
Weave:
weft-faced tabby
II. Tapestry areas
Warp:
natural-coloured wool S: 7/cm
Weft:
natural-coloured and brown wool S: 60/cm; natural-coloured linen S
Weave:
weft-faced tabby
Special techniques:
slit tapestry, eccentric weft, vertical weft brocading, 2-2 countered twining (bird) and 4-2 countered twining (wool 3 yarns S2Z): probably strengthening of the neck corner