Textile

E17093C

From: Egypt | Illahun | Fayum

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

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Object Number E17093C
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Coptic
Provenience Egypt | Illahun | Fayum
Period Coptic Period
Date Made 200-399 CE
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool
Technique Tapestry Weave
Description

Warp: \ linen; tan.

Weft: \ linen; tan: \ wool; purple.

Technique: Tapestry over two warps.

Bands with narrow line gard bands. Main band straight stem sprouting spade leaves paired, one on either side.

Length 8.7 cm
Width 6.5 cm
Credit Line Distribution from the Egyptian Research Account; William Flinders Petrie; subscription of Mrs. John Harrison, 1895

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