probably 5th century
Town Akhmim (former Panopolis),
Africa
Africa
Object qualities
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Objectclothes: Tunic
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumUndyed linen with tapestry woven wool decorations
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SizeH. 68 3/4 in. (174.6 cm) W. 53 in. (135 cm)
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Geography detailsSaid to be from
Town Akhmim (former Panopolis),
Africa -
Country today
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Dateprobably 5th century
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Tunics were typically made of undyed linen with decorative patterns worked in colored wool threads. The medallions and ornamented bands, called clavi, were decorated with images from nature, the classical world, or Christian themes. Here Dionysos, the Greek god of wine, is depicted in the underwater realm of fishtailed Nereus and his daughters.