Object Number | E16950C |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Egypt | Fayum |
Section | Egyptian |
Materials | Linen | Wool |
Technique | Tapestry Weave |
Description | Warp: \ wool; ud. Weft: \, / linen; ud: \ wool; ud, purple. Technique: Tapestry over one alt two warps. A. Knee medallion. B. Shoulder medallion. C. Clavus. Border of five-lobed trees set off by discs. Diagonal diaper of twisted interlace. Pattern spacing determined by diagonal dovetailing of ground wefts. |
Length | 5 cm |
Width | 48.5 cm |
Credit Line | Distribution from the Egyptian Research Account; William Flinders Petrie; subscription of Mrs. John Harrison, 1895 |
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