Textile Medalion

E17173

From: Egypt | Fayum

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

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Object Number E17173
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Fayum
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool
Description

Warp: \ wool; ud:

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

Technique: Tapestry over one warp.

Roundel with running dog edge. A wide field filled with radiating plant forms and a lion in a small ring in the center.

Length 15.5 cm
Width 17 cm
Credit Line Distribution from the Egyptian Research Account; William Flinders Petrie; subscription of Mrs. John Harrison, 1895

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