Cleveland Museum of Art (Egyptian) · textile
Roundel with Amazons, from a tunic
Description
[Egypt or Syria(?)] Within a roundel are a pair of mounted Amazons (women warriors) shooting backward at lions, which attack their running horses. The roundel frame is filled with stylized floral motifs and is bordered on the inside by a band of tiny hearts.
Cross-references (2)
- Wikidata Q79909950 tier-1
- CMA-id 129206 tier-2
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