Object
Tapestry woven decor inserted into plain weave linen
5,50 x 26,40 cm
, 300 - 699
RKM 436-1930
Purchase
Currently not on display
Description
This sleeve fragment is from an undyed linen tunic. The red-based sleeve band is divided into a central square field depicting a putto/Eros holding a basket. From both sides, two rows of putti, one above the other, are flying towards him. The putti are separated by plants with large blossoms or leaves.
As the decorative elements of tunics were designed as a set, it can be assumed that the neck decoration and the clavi were patterned accordingly.