Textile

Clavus

Tunic

E15550

From: Egypt

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

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Object Number E15550
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Coptic
Provenience Egypt
Date Made 400-599 CE
Section Egyptian
Materials Linen | Wool
Technique Weft wrapping
Iconography Rabbit | Dancer
Description

Very nice fragment of a dancer and rabbit. Dionysiac motif, male shield dancer. Part of a clavus. Purple and undyed wool

Length 7.4 cm
Width 26 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mary Roberts Coles and Mrs. George S. Robbins, 1920

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