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This type of sleeveless hooded vestment was worn by priests at certain Christian church ceremonies. \r\n\r\nThe rows of decorative motifs here include one showing a cheetah attacking a wild ass. The other shows an ox being mauled by a lion-like beast with a fantastic tail. Such depictions of animal combat are a common feature of the art created in Iran under Safavid rule (1501-1732). 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