Unknown
(Production)
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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"Bed spread (fragment)"
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