Rich ornamentation, but damaged in various places as a result of the corpse’s bodily secretions. Small birds, pompons and cords on the sleeves. A stylised winged (?) figure on the clavi. The tabulae decor is a circle with a small medallion in each axis and a horseman in the centre.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
5th - 7th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
Warp: max. 107.5 cm, weft: 169 cm
Comparisons:
Whitworth Art Gallery, inv. T.8374.
RMAH, Brussels, inv. ACO.Tx.2482 (adult’s tunic).
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Woollen and linen tapestry
I. Ground weave
Warp:
natural-coloured wool S: 10-13/cm
Weft:
natural-coloured wool S: 22-30/cm
Weave:
weft-faced tabby
II. Tapestry areas
Warp:
natural-coloured wool S: 10-13/cm
Weft:
purple wool S: 44/cm; natural-coloured linen S
Weave:
weft-faced tabby
Sewing Yarn:
2x(S2Z) purple wool
Special techniques:
slit tapestry, eccentric weft, dovetailing, soumak, twining