The central motif of a cross suggests that this pair of leather shoes was made for a priest, although they could also have been worn by an upper-class man. Many poor people in this period went barefoot, including shoemakers, while those who could afford to wore sandals (government officials); slippers (monks and clergy); or boots (soldiers and laborers).For the latest information about this object, shoes (footwear), visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
