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Inventory number: FT 150
The woollen weft yarns of this tapestry have largely disappeared, leaving the warp and numerous eccentric wefts in bleached linen. The remaining elements have extremely bright colours.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
6th - 9th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
Warp: 10 cm, weft: 8.7 cm
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Separately-woven linen and woollen tapestry
II. Tapestry weave
Warp:
natural-coloured linen S2Z: 11/cm
Weft:
red, green, yellow, orange, pink and black wool S: 50-60/cm; natural-coloured linen S: +/- 40/cm
Weave:
weft-faced tabby
Special techniques:
slit tapestry, eccentric weft