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Although the five quadrupeds attended by this bearded herdsman are difficult to identify, they most closely resemble medieval Arab and Persian renderings of boars. This suggests that the scene represents a swine-herd, most likely a Christian, and his flock.
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Title: Herdsman and his Flock
Date: second half of 12th century
Geography: Attributed to Egypt
Medium: Opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions:
H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
Classification: Codices
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1976
Object Number: 1976.62
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