When was "Shoulder Band Fragment" created?

This artwork was created 4th–5th century.

What medium is "Shoulder Band Fragment"?

Shoulder Band Fragment is Linen, wool; tapestry weave.

Is "Shoulder Band Fragment" in the public domain?

Yes, Shoulder Band Fragment is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Shoulder Band Fragment

Unknown Artist

4th–5th century

Medium

Linen, wool; tapestry weave

Dimensions

H. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm) W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)

Classification

Textiles

Department

Islamic Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1909

Accession Number

09.50.2709

Art Historical Context

This delicate *Shoulder Band Fragment*, dating to the 4th–5th century, offers a glimpse into the sophisticated textile traditions of the early medieval world. Crafted from linen and wool using tapestry weave—a technique where colorful weft threads fully cover the warp to create vibrant, durable patterns—this narrow strip (just 1¼ inches wide and 15½ inches long) adorned the shoulder of a tunic or garment. Such bands were prized for their ornamental role, transforming everyday clothing into status symbols in regions spanning the Mediterranean and Near East. Tapestry weave, a hallmark of ancien...

Shoulder Band Fragment

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