Fragment of a linen shawl or furnishing fabric. The tapestry oval medallion is decorated with geometric motifs using the flying shuttle. The two prolonged strands of the oval and its perimeter are dotted with lozenges.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
4th - 6th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
Warp: 15.5 cm, weft: 20 cm
Comparisons:
Cf. FT 164.
Deutsches Textilmuseum, inv. 00018v.
Louvre, inv. AF 5884.
Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz, inv. Ko 273.
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Woollen and linen tapestry inwoven in a linen cloth
I. Ground weave
Warp:
natural-coloured linen S: +/- 25/cm
Weft:
natural-coloured linen S: 15/cm
Weave:
warp-faced tabby weave
II. Wool areas
Flying thread brocading
Warp:
linen S
Weft:
purple wool S: +/- 55/cm; natural-coloured linen S: details
Weave:
extended tabby
Ribs per cm:
8
Special techniques:
weft-faced tabby, flying thread brocading, vertical weft brocading