Textile

Clavus

E16878

From: Egypt | Fayum

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

Object Number E16878
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Fayum
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool
Technique Tapestry Weave
Description

Warp: \/ linen; ud.

Weft: \ linen; ud: \ wool; red.

Technique: Tapestry over one warp app to linen cloth.

Petal guard bands. Swimming putti. Wool mostly perished.

Length 14 cm
Width 41 cm
Credit Line Distribution from the Egyptian Research Account; William Flinders Petrie; subscription of Mrs. John Harrison, 1895

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