Tapestry-Woven Fragment, 8th century, Found Egypt. Possibly made in Iraq or Iran, Wool; slit-tapestry weave with eccentric

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Tapestry-Woven Fragment, 8th century, Found Egypt. Possibly made in Iraq or Iran, Wool; slit-tapestry weave with eccentric wefts, Textile: H. 23 1/4 in. ( cm), Textiles, Though only a fragment, this textile still contains portions of the field, as well two decorative bands, providing a sense of what the complete textile may have looked like. The field pattern consists of half a roundel enclosing the front part of a horse equipped with harness and saddle cover or bags

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Size: 3273px × 7129px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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