Production: Unknown
Linen, two joined panels. Embroidered with polychrome silks in darning, chain, stem and satin stitch. Two be-ribboned flower vases hold an elaborate arrangement of stylized floral sprays. Each vase is flanked by half human, half animal figures.
Given by George de Menasce
Length: 85.5 cm
Width: 42 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1946-09-26) by de Menasce, George
18th Century
Circa
1701
CE
-
Circa
1801
CE
The half human, half animal figures may be a local adaptation of a harpy, a fabulous monster which sometimes occurs in islamic art.
Weaving
: Linen, two joined panels. Embroidered with polychrome silks in darning, chain, stem and satin stitch. Two be-ribboned flower vases hold an elaborate arrangement of stylized floral sprays. Each vase is flanked by half human, half animal figures.
Embroidering
Accession number: T.31-1946
Primary reference Number: 110351
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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