St Philotheos, Warrior Saint
Antinoë, Egypt, 1st half of 7th century

Fig. 13. St Philotheos depicted on the leather cover of a writing set from Antinoë, Egypt, 1st half of 7th century, Louvre, Paris (after Marković).
Arms and Armour of the Warrior Saints Tradition and Innovation in Byzantine Iconography

See also a Coptic Textile Roundel with Mounted Warriors and a Lion, 6-7th century AD.
Other Illustrations of Costume and Soldiers from Coptic and Nubian sources.

St Philotheos, Warrior SaintAntinoë, Egypt, 1st half of 7th century

St Philotheos, Warrior Saint
Antinoë, Egypt, 1st half of 7th century