Clavus or sleeve band fragment

Dateca. 6th - 7th century

Maker Egyptian

Object number87.108

ProvenanceMark Tobey; gift from the Estate of Mark Tobey to Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington, September 14, 1987

Credit LineGift of the Estate of Mark Tobey

Dimensions6 x 3 7/8 in. (15.3 x 9.9 cm)

MediumLinen and wool cloth

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Clavus or sleeve band fragment