Late 17Th Century Aubusson Tapestry Depicting Mercury
Stock No
WD3438184
2022
- £4,950.00
- €5,763 Euro
- $6,555 US Dollar
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Item Description
A late 17th Century Aubusson tapestry, depicting Mercury, in the classical style with richly decorated flora and foliage border.
In Greek mythology, Hermes (the Romans knew him as Mercury), the son of Zeus and Maia, was the messenger of the gods and the mediator between the realm of the dead and the kingdom of the living.
The tapestry has brass rings stitched to the top edge for hanging.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Tetbury, Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire
Item Dimensions
H: 225cm W: 110cm D: 2cm
Period
Circa 1680
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Tetbury, Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)1666 505111
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