Fragment with gold leaf lions

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a fragment of fabric with a repeating design. The fabric is beige with a visible texture. It features multiple small, square sections arranged in rows, some of which are damaged and torn. Each square section has a dark background with a gold border of small dots and a gold lion design in the center. The lions are depicted standing on their hind legs, facing right, and have their tails curled up. The squares are scattered across the fabric, with some areas of the fabric torn or frayed, revealing the beige background underneath. The title of the piece is "Fragment with gold leaf lions". The artist is not visually identifiable in the image. The overall appearance suggests that the fabric may be an ancient or antique piece, possibly from a textile artwork.