Fragment of multi-coloured decorative band

Back to inventory Inventory number: FT 145

Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

A symmetrical composition of lozenges formed of bands with jewelled edges. The centre has a stylised bouquet of flowers (?). Each side of the band has a chain of multi-coloured geometric motifs.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

6^th - 9^th century

Material:

Linen and wool

Dimensions:

Warp: 28 cm, weft: 77 cm

Comparisons:

Cf. FT 85.
Cleveland Art Museum, inv. 1929.99.
Landesmuseum Württemberg, inv. GT 6861.
RGZM, Mainz, inv. O.03259.

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Woollen tapestry

I. No ground weave

II. Tapestry areas

Warp:

natural-coloured wool S: 11/cm

Weft:

red, yellow, pink, green, different nuances of blue and natural-coloured wool S: +/- 40/cm

Weave:

weft-faced tabby

Special techniques:

slit tapestry, eccentric weft

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