Fragment of a Band with Musicians and Warriors

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4th–6th century · Linen, wool; plain weave, tapestry weave · Islamic Art

This band (clavus) with musicians and warriors likely decorated a tunic with Dionysian themes. Here the musicians play the pan flute (syrinx) and a flute (monaulos).

Artist: Unknown
Date: 4th–6th century
Medium: Linen, wool; plain weave, tapestry weave
Department: Islamic Art
Credit line: Gift of George F. Baker, 1890

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