horse centre back
The decorations hanging beneath the horse’s belly may depict tassels from a bag hung on the far side of the saddle (used for carrying falconry equipment or small game), or straps for securing game to the saddle itself. The detail is so fine in this roundel that you can distinguish a coil of rope suspended…
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cross-legged with harp
The depiction of the harp in this roundel is very realistic, with the performer portrayed using a thumb and first finger plucking technique.
cross-legged figure upper left
The small roundels on the bag all enclose a cross-legged figure. Eight of the figures are playing a musical instrument and most of them also have a beaker or bottle in the background.
cross-legged right down figure
The small roundels on the bag all enclose a cross-legged figure. Eight of the figures are playing a musical instrument and most of them also have a beaker or bottle in the background. This particular figure holds a tall conical beaker in one hand and a bottle in the other.
cross-legged left down figure
The small roundels on the bag all enclose a cross-legged figure. Eight of the figures are playing a musical instrument and most of them also have a beaker or bottle in the background. This particular figure holds a tall conical beaker in one hand and a bottle in the other.
cross-legged right figure
The small roundels on the bag all enclose a cross-legged figure. Eight of the figures are playing a musical instrument and most of them also have a beaker or bottle in the background.
cross-legged left figure
The small roundels on the bag all enclose a cross-legged figure. Eight of the figures are playing a musical instrument and most of them also have a beaker or bottle in the background.
Angel
Angel Symbol of Matthew the Evangelist.
Eagle
Eagle Symbol of John the Evangelist.