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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1923.10
Title
Fragment with Mounted Archers
Classification
Textile Arts
Work Type
textile
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Egypt (Ancient)
Period
Byzantine period
Culture
Coptic
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/215194

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Linen and wool, tapestry woven
Technique
Woven, tapestry weave
Dimensions
greatest dimen.: 17.78 cm (7 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross
Accession Year
1923
Object Number
1923.10
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
A pair of mounted archers performing Parthian shots face each other. Below them are two adorsed animals in green, perhaps felines. A symmetrical plant is positioned between the two animals, with yellow tendrils extending at bottom. Red background, thin black border. Bits of plain linen ground visible along edges.

Verification Level

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