Textile

Sleeve Drape

E16964B

From: Egypt | Fayum

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

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Object Number E16964B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Fayum
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool
Technique Tapestry Weave
Description

Warp: \ wool; tan.

Weft: \ linen; ud: \ wool; ud, brown-purple and grey.

Technique: 3-1 drawloom pattern on wool with raised "button" in tapestry over alternate warps, the other warps floating behind. Narrow plain guard bands. Scattered "buttons" between.

Length 23.3 cm
Width 10.3 cm
Credit Line Distribution from the Egyptian Research Account; William Flinders Petrie; subscription of Mrs. John Harrison, 1895

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