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E16903

From: Egypt | Fayum

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

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Object Number E16903
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Fayum
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool
Technique Tapestry Weave
Description

Warp: \ wool; ud.

Weft: \, \/ linen; ud: \ wool; ud, brown and dark-grey.

Tapestry over one warp.

Guard bands of small ovals joined by a short straight stem. Center pattern, symmetrical plants with scroll tendrils in series.

Length 12 cm
Width 22 cm
Credit Line Distribution from the Egyptian Research Account; William Flinders Petrie; subscription of Mrs. John Harrison, 1895

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