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Inventory number: FT 92
Zigzagging bands of concentric white squares on blue ground and mesh pyramids in the empty spaces. These trimmings were used to decorate the neck or cuffs of a tunic.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
7th - 9th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
1) Warp: 16.5 cm, weft: 3.5 cm;
2) Warp: 15.3 cm, weft: 3.5 cm
Comparisons:
Cf. FT 94: red ground.
Louvre, inv. X 4384.
Katoen Natie, inv. 147.
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Woollen tapestry brocaded on ecru linen
I. No ground weave
II. Supplementary weft brocading
Warp:
blue and yellow wool S: 16/cm
Weft:
blue wool S paired: 10/cm;
Weave:
continuous supplementary weft: natural-coloured linen paired S and yellow wool paired S: after every tabby shed comes a pattern shed, floats over one, two or three warps
Sewing Yarn:
remains of red wool?