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Textile
6th-7th century (Early Byzantine)
Imperial subjects emerged in the 6th century as a popular motif, and were designed primarily for silk textiles. In this fragment a horseman is depicted draped in a flying mantle and carrying a club. These two objects suggest an imperial relation and the possible involvement in a triumphal victory.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Walters Art Museum, 1951, by purchase.
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2014 | Examination | examined for technical study |
Geographies
Egypt, Akhmim (Place of Origin)
Measurements
4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (12 x 12 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, 1951
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
83.684