Fragment of a band with seated putti

Inventory number: FT 111
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

The decoration in this tapestry fragment is principally a stylised Greek vase, from which emerge branched foliated scrolls. On each side are three seated nude putti, hands outstretched towards the central motif. This could be a flying creature facing outwards.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

6th - 9th century

Material:

Linen and wool

Dimensions:

Warp: 14.5 cm, weft: 7.5 cm

Comparisons:

Cf. FT 110.
Louvre, inv. X 4935.

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Linen and woollen tapestry

II. Tapestry weave

Warp:

natural-coloured linen S2Z: 11-14/cm

Weft:

red, yellow, orange, different nuances of blue wool S: +/- 54/cm; natural-coloured linen S: +/- 48/cm

Weave:

weft-faced tabby

Special techniques:

slit tapestry, eccentric weft

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