Tunic Front: Abstract Figures and Animals
6th-8th century
Description
The central and largest medallion on this tunic front shows a hunter standing next to a spotted feline. Below this is a lunette containing rabbits, plants, a hunter with a shield, and a female dancer. Three roundels run down each tunic band; these contain centaurs with musical instruments, animals, and a tree with birds. A grouping of four spotted centaurs dancing with instruments is repeated in the space between the roundels.
Dimensions
75 x 37.9 cm (29 1/2 x 14 15/16 in.)
Provenance
Dikran Garabed Kelekian, New York (by 1951); by descent; Charles Dikran Kelekian, New York (1951-1982); by descent; to Nanette Rodney Kelekian, New York (1982-1985), gift; to the Fogg Museum.
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