Textile ArtsByzantine8th century
Tapestry with Archers in Medallion
8th century
Description
Tapestry with adorsed archers performing Parthian shots inside a medallion. Four spotted felines in the medallion’s foreground. The design is executed in a light thread against a red background. The left archer wears a rayed crown, the other a turban. The archers also hold bows of different styles. The linen warps run perpendicular to the design.
Dimensions
31.5 x 23 cm (12 3/8 x 9 1/16 in.)
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