Wall Hanging
48-29-274
From: Egypt
Curatorial Section: Egyptian
Object Number | 48-29-274 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Egypt |
Section | Egyptian |
Materials | Linen | Cotton |
Description | Large multi-color appliqued wall hanging (sometimes referred to as a tent cloth). Perhaps Victorian Period or early 20th century. The design features a vulture with outstretched wings above a cental design that depicts a woman (queen) seated on a throne. She faces left and in front of her are columns of pseudo-hieroglyphs. On either side are stylized columns with lotus flowers, cartouches (with pseudo hieroglyphs) and uraei. |
Height | 231.14 cm |
Length | 118.11 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Presbyterian Board of Missions, 1948 |
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