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Inventory number: FT 211C
This band was probably woven separately with a view to being appliquéd onto a piece of clothing. The design is a frieze of ecru crosses on a reddish-brown ground.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
5th - 7th century
Material:
Wool
Dimensions:
Warp: 15.7 cm; weft: 4.5 cm
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: 8/cm
Weft:
natural-coloured, brown and red wool S: +/- 55/cm
Weave:
weft-faced tabby
Special techniques:
slit tapestry, eccentric weft