Shoulder Band (Clavus): Leaf Pattern
Textile ArtsByzantine5th-7th century

Shoulder Band (Clavus): Leaf Pattern

5th-7th century

Description

Narrow inwoven tapestry band with pendant. Plain/tabby woven undyed linen fabric survives above and below the band. The decorative portion consists of a pattern of orange leaves and dots outlined with purple. The dots form diamond shapes around the larger leaves. The warps run perpendicular to the length of the band. The wefts of the tapestry woven section are orange and purple wool and undyed linen. This was likely once the shoulder band (clavus) from the front or back of a linen tunic.

Classification
Textile Arts
Technique
Woven, mixed technique
Medium
Wool and linen
Culture
Byzantine
Period
Byzantine period
Century
5th-7th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

actual: 5 x 31 cm (1 15/16 x 12 3/16 in.)

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