Gold-patterned Silk with Falcons and Heraldry

Cleveland Museum of Art

Rectangular piece of fabric with frayed edges. The fabric is light brown with a repeating pattern in a darker brown color. The pattern features falcons, trees, and heraldic motifs. The falcons have long tails, crests on their heads, and are standing on branches. The trees have thick trunks and leafy canopies. The heraldic motifs are symmetrical and feature geometric patterns. The fabric appears to be made of silk and has a gold pattern. The background behind the fabric is light gray.