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Inventory number: FT 91
Each of the two bands has a wavy plant stem bearing alternately green and red leaves on each side.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
5th - 7th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
Warp: 7.5 cm, weft: 12 cm
Comparisons:
Fondazione Antonio Ratti, inv. 47.
Musée d'Étoffes, Mulhouse, inv. 965.148.2.
Musée de Cluny, inv. 17602: borders.
RGZM, Mainz, inv. O.3218.
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Linen and woollen tapestry
I. Ground weave
Warp:
natural-coloured linen S: 14/cm
Weft:
natural-coloured linen S: 8/cm
Weave:
warp-faced tabby
II. Tapestry areas
Warp:
linen S
Weft:
brown, red and green wool S: 24/cm; natural-coloured linen S: +/- 24/cm
Weave:
extended tabby 3/1
Ribs per cm:
5
Special techniques:
slit tapestry, eccentric weft