Two juxtaposed fragments from the same sleeve decoration

Inventory number: FT 80
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

Two dancers and a hunter respectively fill these three oval medallions, formed by foliated scrolls.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

4th - 5th century

Material:

Linen and wool

Dimensions:

1) Warp: 4.3 cm, weft: 10.7 cm;
2) Warp: 4.3 cm, weft: 6.5 cm

Comparisons:

Louvre, inv. X 4303 (very late).

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Linen and woollen tapestry

I. No ground weave


II. Tapestry areas

Warp:

natural-coloured linen S: 10/cm

Weft:

brown wool S: +/- 50/cm; natural-coloured linen S: +/- 45/cm

Weave:

extended tabby: 2/2

Special techniques:

monochrome slit tapestry, eccentric weft, flying thread brocading for details

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