Artist name:
Egypt, Coptic
Artwork title:
Half "clavus"
Description: Half of vertical band, clavus, wool on linen, woven into the tunic from the side; very little embroidery; colours: black, beige, red, blue, ochre; letters probably Geez; design consists of 4 casettes with 4 different Coptic saints in a scroll border, the scrolls ending in grotesque heads; design from the top down: 1. long bearded saint with halo, praying, tree of life next to him; 2. long bearded saint with halo wearing a rich garment; 3. probably John the Baptist; 4. unrecognizable.
Artwork date(s): 7th/8th century
Artwork type: Mediterranean/Middle East Collection
Medium: woven wool on linen
Measurements: 550X80
Inscription: letters probably Geez
Accession number: 576
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