Cleveland Museum of Art (Egyptian) · textile

Busts and Animals Under Tree of Life

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Description

[Egypt, Islamic period, Abbasid, 8th - 9th century] This elegant symmetrical roundel, probably from a tunic, features a central tree of life with leaves enclosing the bust of a woman on each side. Animals above the bowl and birds toward the top flank the tree which is framed by a sinuous vine.

Cross-references (2)

  • Wikidata Q79933815 tier-1
  • CMA-id 150875 tier-2
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