Square with Figures and Spotted Animals
Textile ArtsEgyptian

Square with Figures and Spotted Animals

5th-7th century

Description

Turbaned and caped figure appears with a spotted animal, perhaps riding or standing behind it. The animal is mostly likely a trained hunting cheetah -- it possibly wears a collar around its neck. Hippocamps -- hybrid animals (part horse and part fish) known from Greek mythology -- occupy the four corners of the square inserts.

Classification
Textile Arts
Medium
Wool and linen, tapestry weave
Culture
Egyptian
Period
Byzantine period
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

14.5 × 12.5 cm (5 11/16 × 4 15/16 in.)

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