Textile

Tunic

E17108A

From: Egypt | Fayum

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

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Object Number E17108A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Fayum
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool
Description

Warp: \ linen; tan.

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

Technique: Tapestry over two alt three warps.

Clavi have small pendant with plain border enclosing a leaf. The band is divided into panels filled with chevrons of wavy vine stem sprouting club leaves. Between panels a tulip. Medallions are ogival with running dog edges and a central disc carrying a quatrefoil of honeycomb circles. Two three-leaf plants sprout from center disc.

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

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