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Inventory number: FT 80
Two dancers and a hunter respectively fill these three oval medallions, formed by foliated scrolls.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
4th - 5th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
1) Warp: 4.3 cm, weft: 10.7 cm;
2) Warp: 4.3 cm, weft: 6.5 cm
Comparisons:
Louvre, inv. X 4303 (very late).
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Linen and woollen tapestry
I. No ground weave
II. Tapestry areas
Warp:
natural-coloured linen S: 10/cm
Weft:
brown wool S: +/- 50/cm; natural-coloured linen S: +/- 45/cm
Weave:
extended tabby: 2/2
Special techniques:
monochrome slit tapestry, eccentric weft, flying thread brocading for details