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17th
century French Aubusson tapestry fragment depicting Minerva the Goddess |
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| Late 17th century French Aubusson tapestry
fragment woven with silks depicting Minerva, the Roman goddess of crafts and wisdom. She was also the famous French silver hallmark of France. Romans said that Minerva was not born in the usual way, but rather Jupiter had a horrible headache and Vulcan opened up his head and out came Minerva dressed in armor and holding a shield. This tapestry depicts Minerva floating on a cloud in the heavens. She’s wearing a helmet with a winged owl, a symbol of wisdom, a cape with lion paws, holding her spear and shield. Her shield represents the battle between the Greeks and the Amazons. This piece is mounted in a 19th century key oblong wood frame. Lined on the back and edged around the frame with an 18th century silver galon trim. "The Minerva Medal" is the highest accolade awarded for a
lifetime achievement in the field of design by the Chartered Society
of Designers. |
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| Size: 20 1/2" x 14" Price: $3400.00 Item: TX34A7 | ||||||||||||
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