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Boot

6th–7th century
Not on view
Many types of footwear existed in the Byzantine world. Boots were worn by soldiers and laborers, slippers by monks and clergy, and sandals by government officials; the poor would have gone barefoot.

The patterns incised on this sumptuously decorated boot indicate that it was made for the elite of Egypt.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Boot
  • Date: 6th–7th century
  • Geography: Said to be from Egypt, Akhmim (former Panopolis)
  • Medium: Leather; incised
  • Dimensions: L. 9 11/16 in. (24.6 cm)
  • Classification: Leather
  • Credit Line: Gift of George F. Baker, 1890
  • Object Number: 90.5.36a
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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