Tabulae with vine leaves

Inventory number: FT 57 A and B
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

In the centre is a dark, purplish dot. Around this is a simplified scroll, from which emanates a vine leaf to each of the four corners.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

5th - 7th century

Material:

Linen and wool

Dimensions:

1) Warp: 9.5 cm, weft: 7.5 cm;
2) Warp: 9.5 cm, weft: 7.8 cm

Comparisons:

Katoen Natie, inv. DM 4.
Pushkin Museum, inv. 330.
MET, New York, inv. 89.18.291.

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Inwoven woollen tapestry on linen fabric

I. Ground weave

Warp:

natural-coloured linen S: 24/cm

Weft:

natural-coloured linen S: 10/cm

Weave:

warp-faced tabby

II. Tapestry areas

Warp:

natural-coloured linen S

Weft:

black-brown wool S: 32/cm; natural-coloured linen, 2S (2 yarns together): 28-30/cm

Weave:

extended tabby 3/2

Ribs per cm:

6-7

Special techniques:

slit tapestry, eccentric weft, vertical weft brocading

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