Textile Medalion

E16946

From: Egypt | Fayum

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

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Object Number E16946
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Fayum
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool
Technique Tapestry Weave
Description

Warp: \ wool; ud.

Weft: \, \/ linen; ud: \ wool; ud: dark-blue and red.

Technique: Tapestry over one warp.

Ribbon interlace. Ribbon divided into sections with a ring in each section. Two borders: one cable interlace; two vine stem (?).

See Class II (E 1443, card 4).

Length 20.5 cm
Width 31 cm
Credit Line Distribution from the Egyptian Research Account; William Flinders Petrie; subscription of Mrs. John Harrison, 1895

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