Fragment of textile with horses, ca. 5th–7th century
Fragment of textile with horses, Sasanian, ca. 5th–7th century , Central Asia, Sasanian, Silk textile, 7 1/2 inches by 42 inches, Textiles-Costumes, This vertical strip of silk-weave fabric has a repeating pattern of winged horses in pearl roundels. The horses alternate facing left and right, with outstretched wings and knotted tails. Each wears a pearl band with fluttering ribbons around the neck, a ball-and-crescent headdress supported by a shaft, and ankle fillets
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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