Textile

Tunic

E16831

From: Egypt | Fayum

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

Object Number E16831
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Fayum
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool
Description

Warp: \ wool; ud.

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

Tecnique: Tapestry over one warp. Emb. with \\ linen.

Two knee medallions have borders of scattered lozenges and dots. Center ground filled with conventional plant forms headed inwards.

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

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