Leather Shoe with Gilded Medallions

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2nd–9th century · Leather; gilded · Islamic Art

Many types of footwear existed in the Byzantine world. Boots were worn by soldiers and laborers, slippers by monks and clergy, and sandals by government officials; the poor would have gone barefoot.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–9th century

Medium

Leather; gilded

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of George F. Baker, 1890