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Garment Decoration ("Clavus") with a Scene of the Chase
This tapestry woven section of a "clavus" (vertical strip of ornamentation) depicts a hunting scene with men carrying swords interspersed with different species of animals. When applied to clothing, classical hunting motifs served primarily a decorative role and became a popular subject, especially during the 5th century.
Provenance
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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Exhibitions
| 2002-2005 | Realms of Faith: Medieval and Byzantine Art from the Walters Art Museum. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Nashville. |
| 2001-2002 | Realms of Faith: Medieval and Byzantine Art from the Walters Art Museum. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Nashville. |
Geographies
Egypt (Place of Origin)
Measurements
L: 23 7/16 x W: 5 1/2 in. (59.5 x 14 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
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In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
83.464