Textile

Tunic

E16950A

From: Egypt | Fayum

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

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Object Number E16950A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Fayum
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool
Technique Tapestry Weave
Description

Warp: \ wool; ud.

Weft: \, / linen; ud: \ wool; ud, purple.

Technique: Tapestry over one alt two warps.

A. Knee medallion. B. Shoulder medallion. C. Clavus.

Border of five-lobed trees set off by discs. Diagonal diaper of twisted interlace. Pattern spacing determined by diagonal dovetailing of ground wefts.

Length 10.5 cm
Width 11 cm
Credit Line Distribution from the Egyptian Research Account; William Flinders Petrie; subscription of Mrs. John Harrison, 1895

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