early 17th century
Two horizontal strips sewn together, embroidered with polychromed tent stitch ("canvas" work as opposed to crewel work), depicting figures and dogs in a landscape - possibly three of four seperate mythological episodes. Plain weave linen canvas support with a backing of pale yellow ribbed silk.
36.2 x 132.72 cm (14 1/4 x 52 1/4 in.)
Nettie G. Naumburg, New York, bequest; to the Fogg Art Museum, 1930
Blue silk
18th-19th centuryChineseSilk ikat in plain weave
19th-20th centuryUzbekWool and silk
17th centuryFlemishSilk on linen
18th-19th centuryOttomanCompound weave brown silk with supplementary gold wefts; selected motifs embroidered in polychrome silk threads
19th centuryJapaneseTextile fibers
20th centuryGermanwool, twill tapestry weave, double-interlocked
Chinese