Textile Fragment
Clavus
E16900B
From: Egypt | Fayum
Curatorial Section: Egyptian
| Object Number | E16900B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Graeco-Roman |
| Provenience | Egypt | Fayum |
| Period | Graeco-Roman Period |
| Section | Egyptian |
| Materials | Linen | Wool |
| Description | Warp: \ woll; mixed-dark-brown. Weft: \ linen; tan: \ wool; mixed-dark-brown, light purple and grey. Technique: Tapestry over one warp. A. Pendant, bird in circle. B. Fragment of clavus. Plain purple guard bands series of spindles each carrying a small cross. |
| Length | 14 cm |
| Width | 38.3 cm |
| Credit Line | Distribution from the Egyptian Research Account; William Flinders Petrie; subscription of Mrs. John Harrison, 1895 |
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