Roundel with Mounted Warriors and a Lion

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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.

Roundel with Mounted Warriors and a Lion, Linen; plain weave, embroidered in silk

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