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Clavi

Scope note

Purple bands which ornamented Roman tunics, running up and over each shoulder from hem to hem, and indicated the rank of the wearer. Also, bands of this type and color used on vestments.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000210428

Broader Terms used

<costume components>

Equivalent Terms used

clavus

Created

13yrs ago

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