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Silk Fragment:  David (or Samson) killing the Lion — Byzantium

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Written by: Samuel HartmannContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Carpets & Textiles · Catalogue no. 55063
Byzantium

Silk Fragment: David (or Samson) killing the Lion

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Artist / MakerByzantium
Date600s–700s
Culture / OriginByzantium
Mediumcompound twill weave, silk
DimensionsOverall: 8.6 x 4.8 cm (3 3/8 x 1 7/8 in.)
DepartmentTextiles
TypeTextile
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