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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1924.118
Title
Cuff Band with Leaf Motif
Classification
Textile Arts
Work Type
textile
Date
3rd-5th century CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa
Period
Byzantine period, Early
Culture
Byzantine
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/215249

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Purple wool and undyed linen
Technique
Woven, mixed technique
Dimensions
33.66 x 10.8 cm (13 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross
Accession Year
1924
Object Number
1924.118
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Cuff band with two rows of a three-lobed repeating foliage motif; each leaf sprouts two small heart-shaped leaves from its base. The decorative bands terminate with areas of solid purple. Areas of warp were left open before and after the tapestry woven bands as a decorative detail. Plain woven undyed linen surrounds and separates the bands.

Verification Level

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