Bed spread (fragment): T.31-1946

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Entities

Bed spread (fragment)
Category: Greek Island Embroidery

Description

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.

Legal notes

Given by George de Menasce

Measurements and weight

Length: 85.5 cm
Width: 42 cm

Place(s) associated

Northern Sporades ⪼ Greek islands ⪼ Greece

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1946-09-26) by de Menasce, George

Dating

18th century
Circa 1701 CE - Circa 1801 CE

Note

The half human, half animal figures may be a local adaptation of a harpy, a fabulous monster which sometimes occurs in islamic art.

Materials used in production

embroidery Silk
ground Linen

Techniques used in production

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