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Origin: Egypt, Alexandria, Type: Possibly clavis band fragment,
Period: 5th - 6th Centuries
Warp: Material: linen, tan-brown, natural Spin/Ply: 5 spun Density:
64in. facing wefts
Weft: Material: linen, tan-brown, natural Spin/Ply: 5 spun; some
triples in 1 shed irregularly, Density: 42-50/in balanced
plainweave ground
Decoration/Surface: Material: wool dyed brown-black Spin/Ply: 5-2-7
Technique: a)continuous weft loops uncut (boucle')
& b)continuos supplementary uncut weft loops over 4 warps, Density:
horizontal 7 x vertical 7in; over 7 warps on average.
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