Ancient Near Eastern ArtTextiles-Wovenca. 7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Textile fragment: walking ram with a neckband and fluttering ribbons |
| Medium | Wool, linen |
| Dimensions | 21.8 x 10.5 cm |
| Classification | Textiles-Woven |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Anonymous Gift, 1977 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 600 – 700 |
Provenance
| Region | Egypt |
More textiles-woven from the Sasanian tradition
TF
ca. 6th–7th century A.D.Textile fragment
TF
ca. 6th–7th century A.D.Textile fragment
TF
ca. 6th–7th century A.D.Textile fragment
TF
ca. 6th century A.D.Textile fragment
TF
ca. 6th–7th century A.D.Textile fragment
TF
ca. 6th century A.D.Textile fragment
TF
ca. 6th century A.D.Textile fragment
TF
ca. 6th century A.D.Textile fragment
Other works from the Sasanian period
RW
ca. 6th century A.D.Roundel with radiating palmettes
H
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Handle
S
ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
S
ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
A
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Arrowhead
S
ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
S
ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
SS
ca. 5th–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326230