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Clavus (tunic band): Dionysos (Bacchus)
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This is a tapestry-woven shoulder band (clavus) in colored and undyed linen threads on linen warps. A floral border outlines the central pink panel containing a nude figure with blue halo, a cape, sandals, and staff. Below him is a charging lion, above a charging griffin.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
Dr. Denman Waldo Ross Cambridge MA (by 1919) gift; to the Fogg Museum.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross
Title: Clavus (tunic band): Dionysos (Bacchus)
Description:
This is a tapestry-woven shoulder band (clavus) in colored and undyed linen threads on linen warps.
A floral border outlines the central pink panel containing a nude figure with blue halo, a cape, sandals, and staff.
Below him is a charging lion, above a charging griffin.
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