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Written by: Deniz AydınResearcher · Islamic & Ottoman Arts
Carpets & Textiles · Catalogue no. 31236
Anonymous, late 8th to 9th centuryHunters on Horseback
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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The Byzantine theme of the hunt is depicted with archers on horseback. They face each other because the design was based on costlier Byzantine silks with mirror-image symmetry.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, late 8th to 9th century |
|---|---|
| Date | late 700s–800s |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt, Islamic Abbasid period, late 8th to 9th century |
| Medium | Plain weave and tapestry weave; undyed linen, dyed wool |
| Dimensions | Overall: 29.4 x 14 cm (11 9/16 x 5 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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