5th-7th century
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.
14.5 × 12.5 cm (5 11/16 × 4 15/16 in.)
Fiber
EgyptianTapestry, linen and wool
EgyptianInk on even weave tabby linen
EgyptianWool
5th-6th centuryEgyptianWool and linen, tapestry weave
EgyptianSilk
7th-9th centuryEgyptianLinen and wool, tapestry woven
EgyptianCotton, indigo and red pigment, plain weave, Z spun
5th-7th centuryEgyptianLinen and wool, tapestry woven
EgyptianWool and linen, tapestry weave
5th centuryEgyptianWool
EgyptianWool and linen, tapestry weave
Egyptian