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Square with Figures and Spotted Animals

Square with Figures and Spotted Animals

Egyptian

Turbaned and caped figure appears with a spotted animal, perhaps riding or standing behind it. The animal is mostly likely a trained hunting cheetah -- it possibly wears a collar around its neck. Hippocamps -- hybrid animals (part horse and part fish) known from Greek mythology -- occupy the four corners of the square inserts.

Wool and linen, tapestry weave

Byzantine period

Textile Arts