Fragment (Egypt), 4th–5th century (CH 18133119)

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Fragment (Egypt), 4th–5th century (CH 18133119)

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Summary

Part of a garment. Pattern of a square containing animals and floral forms. A right-angle band (clavus) with figures and the same animal and floral forms. A selvage preserved in one place. Attached wool fringe.

Romei means "man from Rome", identifying people who once lived in Rome and now living elsewhere - Eastern Roman Empire with its capital in Constantinople..

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Date

0400 - 0500
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Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
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