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The ancient palmated pattern called Chrysoclavus, from the beginning of our era to the thirteenth century was partly a nail-headed design, and had become a Christian symbol.

From Needlework As Art by Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess

They appear to be the origin of the “clavus” or nail-headed pattern woven into silks in the Palace of the Cæsars.

From Needlework As Art by Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess