Fragment of an Ornamental Border of a Tunic

Cleveland Museum of Art

Fragment of an Ornamental Border of a Tunic by Unknown. The image shows a fragment of a tunic with a reddish-brown background. The tunic features two riders on horseback. The left rider is wearing a short tunic and riding a horse with their right hand raised and left hand holding reins. The right rider is dressed similarly and riding a horse with an object in their right hand and their left hand on their hip. Both riders have haloes surrounding their heads. The horses are depicted in shades of yellow and brown, with blue outlines. The riders and horses are outlined in blue. The edges of the tunic are frayed and worn. The tunic fragment is mounted on a beige fabric background. The tunic appears to be ornamental, likely used as a border on a tunic. The image displays a woven or embroidered design. The design includes decorative elements such as patterns and shapes along the border. The colors used are predominantly reddish-brown, yellow, brown, and blue. The overall design and colors suggest an ancient or historical piece of clothing.