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Source Description
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.
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Document identity
localId
38361
label
Garment Decoration (""Clavus"") with a Scene of the Chase
core
obj
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object
citationUrl
pageCount
2
Source metadata
id
38361
sourceUrl
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Garment Decoration (""Clavus"") with a Scene of the Chase
description
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
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
4th-5th century (Early Byzantine)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Textiles
textiles
clavi
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2
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2
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
59.5
height
14
dimensionsRaw
L: 23 7/16 x W: 5 1/2 in. (59.5 x 14 cm)
Source extras
cul
Late Antique
med
wool on linen
creator_ids
6182
collection_ids
BYZ
TAF
exhibition_ids
246
2752
Page inventory
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1
type
photo
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7e120c8dfca99970
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no
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no
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2
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photo
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0a5d9df5c4660e46
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no
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no