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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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Title: Roundel with Mounted Warriors and a Lion
Date: probably 6th–7th century
Geography: Attributed to Egypt, Akhmim (former Panopolis)
Medium: Linen; plain weave, embroidered in silk
Dimensions:
H. 8 in. (20.3 cm)
W. 7 11/16 in. (19.5 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
Credit Line: Gift of George F. Baker, 1890
Object Number: 90.5.16
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