5th-6th century
Africa
Object qualities
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Objecttextile (towels, carpets, etc.): Fragment
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumWool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave
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SizeH. 7 1/2 in. (19 cm) W. 6 3/4 in.(17 cm)
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Geography detailsAttributed to
Africa -
Country today
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Date5th-6th century
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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The heads without necks and the large “jewels” and small pearls surrounding this warrior are features inspired by Sasanian silks.