Textile

Tunic

E16829

From: Egypt | Fayum

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

Object Number E16829
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Fayum
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool
Description

Warp: \ wool; ud.

Weft: \ linen; ud: \ wool; dark-brown, purple, red, green, yellow, grey.

Technique: Tapestry over one warp, app. on ud wool.

Border carries scattered petals. Center field of conventional plant forms, radiating.

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

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