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Neck of a garment
Egyptian
4th?–7th century
Medium/Technique
Silk
Dimensions
17 x 29 cm (6 11/16 x 11 7/16 in.); Legacy dimension: .29 x .17
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number15.527a-c
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionDeep bluish violet ground; part of an all-over design of large circles connected by small circles and with mounted horsemen shooting at each other as they ride along; below each horse is a running lioness. The circle is surrounded by a conventional floral border. The design is woven with deep cream colored silk. Pieced and worn. Sewed to a piece of heavy linen. From the same piece as 15.526.