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Inventory number: FT 86
Two types of flowers alternate between a scattering of loops. One has the shape of a flame on a blue ground, the other of lanceolated leaves on a pale ground.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
6th - 9th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
1) Warp: 6.5 cm, weft: 21 cm;
2) Warp: 6 cm, weft: 17 cm
Comparisons:
Cf. FT 103.
Louvre, inv. AC 656.
Allard Pierson Museum Museum, inv. APM08627.
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Linen and woollen separately-woven tapestry
II. Tapestry weave
Warp:
natural-coloured linen, S2Z: 9-10/cm
Weft:
blue, red and yellow wool S: +/- 50/cm; natural-coloured linen S: +/- 32/cm
Weave:
weft-faced tabby
Special techniques:
slit tapestry, eccentric weft