Textile

Band

E1444Q

From: Egypt | Fayum

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

Object Number E1444Q
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Fayum
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool
Technique Tapestry Weave | Embroidered
Description

Warp: \ linen; ud

Weft: \ linen; ud: \ wool; dark-grey-&-pink-purple.

Technique: Tapestry over 2 alt 3 warps. Emb. with linen.

Band with plain edges and guard bands of conventional leaves? Center band embroidered twisted interlace.

Length 14 cm
Width 22 cm
Credit Line Distribution from the Egyptian Research Account; William Flinders Petrie; subscription of Mrs. John Harrison, 1895

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