Tunic with Dionysian Ornament probably 5th century 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 Tunic with Dionysian Ornament. probably 5th century. Undyed linen with tapestry woven wool decorations. Said to be from Egypt, Akhmim (former Panopolis). Textiles

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