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Source Description
This oval originally belonged to a matched set that would have decorated either a unisex tunic or shawl. The fragment features a distinctive semi-abstract style of figural representation.
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Document identity
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150880
label
Tunic or Shawl Ornament
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obj
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object
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1
Source metadata
id
150880
contentType
object
title
Tunic or Shawl Ornament
description
This oval originally belonged to a matched set that would have decorated either a unisex tunic or shawl. The fragment features a distinctive semi-abstract style of figural representation.
date
600s
rights
CC0
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q79933828
genreSpecific
Textile
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
Overall: 24.5 x 22.9 cm (9 5/8 x 9 in.); Mounted: 32.1 x 29.5 x 2.5 cm (12 5/8 x 11 5/8 x 1 in.)
cul
Egypt, Byzantine period
accession
1982.274
Source extras
tec
dyed wool, undyed linen; plain weave, slit-tapestry weave
tombstone
Tunic or Shawl Ornament, 600s. Egypt, Byzantine period. Dyed wool, undyed linen; plain weave, slit-tapestry weave; overall: 24.5 x 22.9 cm (9 5/8 x 9 in.); mounted: 32.1 x 29.5 x 2.5 cm (12 5/8 x 11 5/8 x 1 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1982.274
collection
T - Coptic
creditline
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
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2026-05-29 07:47:19.793000
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150880
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Textiles
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T - Coptic
med
dyed wool, undyed linen; plain weave, slit-tapestry weave
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1
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0
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photo
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