Roundel, probably 6th–7th century
Byzantine; said to be from Panopolis (Akhmim), Egypt
Polychrome silk embroidery on undyed linen
Gift of George F. Baker, 1890 (90.5.16)
This scene is reminiscent of depictions of emperors and serves as a rare example of silk embroidery on undyed linen. Only the beige and blue colors survive.
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