Textile Band
E1443J.1
From: Egypt | Fayum | Hawara
Curatorial Section: Egyptian
| Object Number | E1443J.1 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Egypt | Fayum | Hawara |
| Period | Coptic |
| Date Made | 6th-9th century CE |
| Section | Egyptian |
| Materials | Linen | Wool |
| Technique | Tapestry Weave |
| Description | Three dark, rectangular bands on a tan background. Fringe at edge. Warp: \ linen; ud Weft: \ linen; ud: \ wool; grey-purple, red, yellow, green, dark-green. Technique: Tapestry over 2 warps. Guard band tapestry over 1 warp. Narrow purple guard bands. Scattered petals between. |
| Length | 19 cm |
| Width | 9.6 cm |
| Credit Line | Distribution from the Egyptian Research Account; William Flinders Petrie; subscription of Mrs. John Harrison, 1895 |
| Other Number | E 1443 - Original Number |
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