Textile

Clavus

E16874B

From: Egypt | Fayum

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

Object Number E16874B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Fayum
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool
Technique Tapestry Weave | Embroidered
Description

WArp: \ wool; ud.

Weft: \, \/ linen; ud: \ wool; ud, dark-blue and red.

Technique: Tapestry over one warp. Emb. with \/ linen.

Pattern alternate ovals and oblongs filled with interlace.

See Class III (E 1443, card 5).

Length 21 cm
Width 55 cm
Credit Line Distribution from the Egyptian Research Account; William Flinders Petrie; subscription of Mrs. John Harrison, 1895

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