When was this made?
This object has been dated from the 7th-9th century. Due to the large number of similar silks that still survive in various colors, it is possible for art historians to trace the long popularity of this ancient iconography. For instance, this related example at the Metropolitan Museum of Art has a tiny cross at the top and bottom of the roundel's circular frame. Other examples of similar silks show motifs associated with Islamic cultural contexts. It appears as if this roundel's iconography showing two Amazons on horseback was in use for many years and in different religious and cultural contexts.
