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Inventory number: FT 52
In the centre, a figure bearing a spear and shield. Finely worked scrolls of acanthus (?) leaves form a border.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
4th - 6th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
Warp: 11.5 cm, weft: 12.2 cm
Comparisons:
The Museum for Islamic Art, Jerusalem, inv. 6027 c: warrior.
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Inwoven tapestry on linen fabric
I. Ground weave
Warp:
natural-coloured linen S: 22/cm
Weft:
natural-coloured linen S: 17/cm
Weave:
warp-faced tabby
II. Tapestry areas
Warp:
natural-coloured linen S
Weft:
brown wool Z: 65/cm; natural-coloured linen S: 60/cm
Weave:
extended tabby 2x2 & 1x3
Ribs per cm:
9
Sewing Yarn:
linen S2Z
Special techniques:
eccentric weft, flying thread brocading for details only