Textile

Tunic

E16864E

From: Egypt | Fayum

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

Object Number E16864E
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Fayum
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool
Description

Warp: \ wool; mixed-dark-brown.

Weft: \/ linen; ud: \ wool; ud, purple, red, blue, green.

Technique: Tapestry over one warp. Fringe. Wide blue clavi with narrow purple guard bands carrying linen pattern. Narrow red stripe on edge of tunic. Weft fringe of all colors.

Length 10 cm
Width 8 cm
Credit Line Distribution from the Egyptian Research Account; William Flinders Petrie; subscription of Mrs. John Harrison, 1895

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