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The central opening of a gold-thread embroidered bed-tent
unknown artist1600/1799
Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
Athens, Greece
The central opening of a gold-thread embroidered bed-tent. From Patmos or Kos, in the Dodecanese. Among the diverse ornamental scenes is the figure of a woman in her home at the highest point of the embroidery; as in many other instances the symbolism of this scene is now lost. 17th-18th c. H. 1.94, W. 0.55 m. (ΓΕ 6654)
Details
- Title: The central opening of a gold-thread embroidered bed-tent
- Creator: unknown artist
- Date Created: 1600/1799
- Physical Dimensions: w550 x h1940 cm (complete)
- More Info: Benaki Museum - Benaki Museum
- Type: textile document
- Rights: Benaki Museum
- External Link: Benaki Museum
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