Square with Warrior
Unknown Artist
The heads without necks and the large "jewels" and small pearls surrounding this warrior are features inspired by Sasanian silks.
Credit: Gift of George F. Baker, 1890
5th-6th century
Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave
19.0cm
90.5.149
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019
Where you'll find this
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Permanent collection