Textile Fragment with an Ibex, 6th–early 7th century , Wool, dovetailed-tapestry weave, 10 13/16 × 14 15/16 in. ( × 38 cm), The leaping ibex on this tapestry appears to be a royal icon, so designated by his collar, with its jewels and fluttering ribbons. The ibex has an affinity to the wild goats found on prehistoric painted pottery, but is depicted here in an Achaemenid manner: haughty, with characteristic double lines around the almost human eyes, the neck drawn stiffly back., Iranian/Persian, Sassanian Empire (224–651 ), Textiles

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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