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Shoulder band (clavus)
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Islamic
7th–10th century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Linen and wool; tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 5 x 67 cm (1 15/16 x 26 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Rt. Rev. Mgr. Arthur T. Connolly
Accession Number22.792
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionBand, with pendant form at each end woven with dark brown wool and natural colored linen, on a ground of yellow wool. The design consists of fish, birds and mermaids. The pendant at the end of the band shows that this is a shoulder band (clavus)