Fragmentary Band, Probably Part of a Clavus

Cleveland Museum of Art

Fragmentary Band, Probably Part of a Clavus by Unknown. The image shows a rectangular piece of aged fabric with frayed edges. The fabric's background color is a light beige or off-white. Two horizontal bands of intricate patterns are present, one above the other. The top band features a repeating pattern of interlocking hexagons in shades of green, red, and white. The bottom band displays a repeating pattern of squares and rectangles in shades of purple, green, red, and white. The bands are centered on the fabric, with uneven spacing at the top and bottom. The fabric appears to be made of a natural fiber such as linen or cotton. The overall appearance suggests an ancient or historical textile fragment. The fabric has darker spots and stains, indicating age and wear. A small piece of fabric is torn off at the bottom right corner.