Textile

Tunic Panel

E17100

From: Egypt | Fayum

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

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Object Number E17100
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Fayum
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool
Description

Warp: \ linen; tan.

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

Technique: Tapestry over 1-3-1-4-warp.

Roundel has plain edge and disc border. Ground filled with diagonal interlace, with interstitual lozenges. Band has disc edge and carries square panels filled with four leaves radiating and oblong panels filled with cable twists.

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

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