Square with Holy Warriors Spearing a Serpent, 7th–8th century

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Square with Holy Warriors Spearing a Serpent, 7th–8th century, Attributed to probably Egypt or Syria, Silk, 5 in. high in. wide ( cm high 13 cm wide), Textiles-Woven, Silk, one of the most luxurious fibers used to create textiles, is made from the cocoon filaments produced by several species of moth. Originating from China, Central Asia, and India, silk first reached the Mediterranean during the Roman period via a network of land and sea trade routes

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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