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Roundel with equestrian figures
Egyptian (Coptic)
Early Byzantine
4th–6th century A.D.
Object Place: Coptic, Egypt
Medium/Technique
Wool and Linen; tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 17.5 x 17.2 cm (6 7/8 x 6 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Millicent Jick Collection
Accession Number1994.392
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWool and linen; tapestry weave. Design woven with dark brown wool and natural-colored linen, consists of a central roundel enclosing an equestrian figure framed by interlaced motifs and surrounded by eighteen smaller roundels which alternately enclose animals and busts. Similar to 1994.431..