Tapestry
About this object
Iconographic meaning
This tapestry was inspired by French faience ceramics.
Physical description
Rectangular, woven tapestry of a colourful bouquet of flowers against a brown ground. The flowers sit in a silver bowl, wrapped with a ribbon saying "truth prevails". The bouquet sits upon a table, containing a bird's nest with eggs and a shell. Carved into the edge of the table are two shell and one cross motifs. Along the bottom edge are the Roman numerals MCMXC (1990). The back is unlined.
Date Made
1990
Date Acquired
26 Nov 1990
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 147 cm x 110 cm
Object Number
Cf49