0701 / 0900, Egypt

0701 / 0900, Egypt

Identifier
1974.557
Transfer of custody
MFA Boston
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Description

Design of natural-colored linen and polychrome wool; represents three beaded medallions each enclosing a pair of horses (?) flanking a stylized tree; ground of purple wool; five pointed motifs border the fragment; woven with yellow, dark and light brown, red, and purple wool and natural-colored linen. Design shows Sasanian influence.