In the centre a rosette, surrounded with medallions containing an ‘S’ motif, probably stylised foliated scrolls.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
5th - 8th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
Warp: 14 cm, weft: 11.5 cm
Comparisons:
Haifa Museum of Art, inv. 6771: rosette.
Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, inv. inv. 9830: S motif.
Louvre, inv. X 4434, 4437: border.
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Inwoven tapestry
I. Ground weave
(small fragments on sides of tabula)
Warp:
natural-coloured linen S: +/-18/cm
Weft:
natural-coloured linen S: +/-9/cm
Weave:
warp-faced tabby
II. Tapestry areas
Warp:
natural-coloured linen S
Weft:
black-purple and red wool S: 30-32/cm; natural-coloured linen S
Weave:
extended tabby 2/2
Ribs per cm:
9
Special techniques:
slit tapestry, eccentric weft, vertical weft brocading