Medallion, Medium: Warp; S-spun two ply Z-twist linen. Wefts; S-spun linen, S-spun wools. Technique: slit tapestry with supplementary wrapping., Fragment of a large medallion mounted on linen. Traces of tapestry woven linen at edges of medallion. Central motif surrounded by a border of degenerated, geometricized plant motifs. Within the central circle are two confronted animals flanking a plant, with plants or a small animal beneath each. Above, a winged creature (much degraded) has spread wings and visible feet. From left of central medallion

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Size: 4663px × 4409px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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