Textile

Clavus

Shoulder Panel

Tunic

E1443W

From: Egypt | Fayum | Hawara

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

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Object Number E1443W
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Coptic
Provenience Egypt | Fayum | Hawara
Date Made 750-899 CE
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool
Description

Clavus from a child's tunic. Very small.

Warp: \ wool; ud

Wef: \ linen; ud: \ wool; grey-purple.

Technique: Tapestry over 1 warp. Plain edged. Series of plant forms on clavus. Radiating plant forms on panel. Border of panel carries series of lozenges.

Length 13.5 cm
Width 38 cm
Credit Line Distribution from the Egyptian Research Account; William Flinders Petrie; subscription of Mrs. John Harrison, 1895
Other Number E 1443 - Original Number

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