Clavus (tunic band): Dionysos (Bacchus)
400–500
- Medium
- Woven, tapestry weave
- Dimensions
- 48 x 9 cm (18 7/8 x 3 9/16 in.) frame: 72.4 x 34.3 x 5.1 cm (28 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 2 in.)
- Genre
- Textile arts
Tags
egyptian
About
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.