Silk Fragment: David (or Samson) killing the Lion

Cleveland Museum of Art

Red woven silk fragment with frayed edges. The fragment depicts a scene with a central figure. The central figure is red with green and beige details. The figure appears to have a beard and is wearing a loincloth. The figure is shown killing a green and beige lion. The lion is positioned on either side of the figure, its head at the figure's waist. The scene is bordered by green and beige designs. The bottom of the fragment has a decorative border with orange, green, black and beige colors. A yellow thread protrudes from the bottom. The background of the image is gray.