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Fragment, Probably Part of a Clavus

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is tan with black and gold designs. The top and bottom edges are frayed and uneven. The top section has a zigzag pattern with triangular shapes featuring a small tree-like motif. Below that is a horizontal band with a repeating design of four circular medallions and two vertical elements. The medallions contain human figures. The bottom section has a repeating leaf-like design. The background of the image is a tan fabric that the piece is laid on. The title of the piece is "Fragment, Probably Part of a Clavus". The artist is unknown.

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900 × 425 px
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