Roundel with Amazons and a Cross
Object type: Roundel
Department: Medieval Art
Culture: Byzantine
Date: 7th–9th century (?)
Medium: Weft-faced compound twill (samit) in green, beige, and brownish silk
Dimensions: Overall: 8 3/16 x 8 1/4in. (20.8 x 20.9cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Geography: Made in    Egypt or Syria (?)  
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. Hayford Peirce, 1987
Accession year: 1987
Tags: Horses|Lions|Bow and Arrow|Amazons