Two monks present silkworms smuggled from China to the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, 6th century. Artist: Unknown

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Two monks present silkworms smuggled from China to the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, 6th century. Plate 2 from Vermis Sericus (The Silkworm).

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Size: 4844px × 3644px
Location: World,Asia,Turkey,İstanbul,Istanbul
Photo credit: © Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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