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Clavus Band

This is a Clavus band. It is dated 6th–7th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is warp; s-spun, two ply z-twist linen. wefts; z-spun linen, s-spun wools. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by John Pierpont Morgan. It is credited Gift of John Pierpont Morgan.

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Clavus Band; warp; s-spun, two ply z-twist linen. wefts; z-spun linen, s-spun wools; Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-24

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