Orbiculus with bust and maenads (?)

Inventory number: FT 19
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

In the centre, a bust in profile (?) and on either side, dancing (?) three-quarter figures. A frieze of multi-coloured, geometricized ripples surrounds the outer edge.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

6th - 8th century

Material:

Wool

Dimensions:

Warp: 30 cm, weft: 26 cm

Comparisons:

Musée Rodin Meudon, inv. Co. 021194.

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Woollen tapestry, woven separately

I. No ground weave


II. Tapestry areas

Warp:

natural-coloured wool: 8/cm

Weft:

red, different shades of blue, green, orange, yellow wool and natural-coloured wool S: 24-26/cm

Weave:

weft-faced tabby

Special techniques:

slit tapestry, eccentric weft, dovetailing

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