Textile Fragment with Double-Headed Eagles and Facing Lions, 13th century

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Textile Fragment with Double-Headed Eagles and Facing Lions, 13th century, Attributed to Iran or Turkey, Silk, gilded animal substrate around a silk core; plain and twill weave (lampas), H. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm), Textiles, The design on this fragmentary textile consists of two rows of roundels: the upper roundels contain double-headed eagles, and the lower ones, confronted lions. The roundels are situated against a dense vegetal background

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Size: 6274px × 3240px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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