Textile

Sleeve

E16828

From: Egypt | Fayum

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

Object Number E16828
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Fayum
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool
Description

Warp: \ wool; ud.

Weft: \ linen; ud: \ wool; ud, brown-purple.

Technique: Tapestry over one warp. App. band brocaded.

Cuff band carries symmetrical plant forms with guard bands of wavy vine with leaves. Narrow brocaded band app. at cuff. Warp: \ wool; red and grey. Weft: \\ wool; red and grey. Pat.: \\ linen; ud. Tech.: cloth brocaded.

Length 15 cm
Width 18.5 cm
Credit Line Distribution from the Egyptian Research Account; William Flinders Petrie; subscription of Mrs. John Harrison, 1895

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