1975.41.15.A: Fragment of Tunic

Identification and Creation

Object Number

1975.41.15.A

Title

Fragment of Tunic

Classification

Textile Arts

Work Type

textile

Date

9th-10th century

Places

Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Egypt (Ancient)

Period

Byzantine period

Culture

Byzantine

Persistent Link

https://hvrd.art/o/288750

Physical Descriptions

Medium

Wool, tapestry woven

Technique

Tapestry

Dimensions

actual: 32.5 x 24 cm (12 13/16 x 9 7/16 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of The Hagop Kevorkian Foundation in memory of Hagop Kevorkian

Accession Year

1975

Object Number

1975.41.15.A

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Contact

am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu

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Descriptions

Description

This is either the front or back side of the upper portion of a tunic. Neck slit would be at top of the design where there is a selvedge visible. The buff and red area decorates the upper chest and shows the beginning of two shoulder bands (clavi) before being cut off. Purple dyed fabric visible on left and right edges as well as between the two clavi. Interlace design at top with some flying shuttle. Lower left medallion contains a tree. Upper two medallions possibly contain musicians. Between these medallions is the same repeated design (men in chariots?). Two riders on prancing horses proceed below the columned arcade. Where the purple areas meet the buff and red figured area, the remains of a raised decorative edging are visible that alternates red, buff, and green yarns.

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