Textile Band

E16848

From: Egypt | Fayum

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

Object Number E16848
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Fayum
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool
Description

WArp: \/ linen; ud.

Weft: \ linen; ud: \ wool; dark-blue.

Technique: Tapestry over one warp.

Diagonal lattice of panels carrying vine sprays. Interstitual lozenges or roundels carrying quatrefoils.

Length 9.7 cm
Width 34 cm
Credit Line Distribution from the Egyptian Research Account; William Flinders Petrie; subscription of Mrs. John Harrison, 1895

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