Fragment with Equestrian Falconer King

Cleveland Museum of Art

Brown square textile with frayed edges, featuring a central circular design. The circular design depicts a man on horseback wearing a long robe and holding a falcon on his left hand. The man has a turban on his head and appears to be sitting on a patterned saddle. The horse has a long tail and its head is turned to the right. The circular design has a border of intricate patterns and shapes, including flowers, leaves and geometric motifs. The background of the textile is a solid brown color with a subtle texture. There are four corner designs, each featuring a geometric pattern with red and black colors. The overall design is symmetrical, with the circular motif surrounded by repeating patterns. The colors used are primarily brown, red and black. The artist is unknown. The title of the piece is "Fragment with Equestrian Falconer King".