Roundel with Putto and Horse

Unknown

probably 7th century · Linen, wool; plain weave, tapestry weave · Islamic Art

Elements of the Late Antique repertoire--the divine horse and the putto extending a victory wreath--continued to serve as potent decorative emblems well into the eighth and ninth centuries, even when their original context had been lost and their forms had blurred.

Artist

Unknown

Date

probably 7th century

Medium

Linen, wool; plain weave, tapestry weave

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of George F. Baker, 1890