Tunic, probably 5th century, Said to be from Egypt, Akhmim (former Panopolis), Linen, wool, in. high in. wide (169


Tunic, probably 5th century, Said to be from Egypt, Akhmim (former Panopolis), Linen, wool, in. high in. wide (169 cm high 140 cm wide), Textiles-Costumes, Tunics, usually worn in layers, were the standard dress of the Mediterranean world. Officials, nobles, and well-to-do citizens wore long ones with expansive long sleeves. The outer garment was embellished with woven, ornamented medallions and bands, called clavi


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