Syrian or Byzantine Horse Archer, c.600AD

Syrian or Byzantine Horse Archer on Silk, c.600AD. Sacristy of St Vitus Cathedral, Prague.

Oriental textile possibly of Syrian or Byzantine origin showing influence of Persian designs.
Material: Silk.
Sacristy of St Vitus Cathedral, Prague.
Source: Werner Forman Archive. (Registration required).

Compare this with a similar piece from the Shrine of St. Kunibert, Cologne.

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