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Inventory number: FT 204
The brownish decoration of this piece is divided into eight ovoids. In the two central medallions are nude dancers, legs crossed and a mantle thrown over their shoulders. In the middle row identical eagles spread out their wings, with a feline to the left and a hare to the right.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
5th - 6th century
Material:
Wool
Dimensions:
Warp: 8.5 cm; weft: 13.5 cm
Comparisons:
Coll. J-F Bouvier, inv. S 266.
Rietberg Museum, Zurich, inv. RAg 582.
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: 10-11/cm
Weft:
natural-coloured and green wool S: +/- 50/cm
Weave:
weft-faced tabby
Special techniques:
slit tapestry, eccentric weft; soumak in natural-coloured wool for details