Textile Fragment

Cloth Fragment

E17089

From: Egypt | Fayum

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

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Object Number E17089
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Fayum
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool
Description

Warp: \ linen; tan

Weft: \ linen; tan: \ wool; grey and a-little-tan.

Technique: Tapestry over 2 warps.

2 square panels. Border has angle panels in corners with smocking pattern. In the center of each side is a panel carrying a fish or sea-monster. One central ring encloses a ram, the other a dog (?)

Credit Line Distribution from the Egyptian Research Account; William Flinders Petrie; subscription of Mrs. John Harrison, 1895
Other Number CG850307-7540 - Found in Collection Number

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