Fragments with Eight-Pointed Star (Two Pieces)

Description

In aligned rows and columns, this textile preserves two rows of three eight-pointed stars and fragments of stars on all four sides. Each eight-pointed star has a narrow border of pearls that encloses a 16-pointed star with a border of scrolling foliate motif. The inner star has a design in the upper half that is repeated in mirror image in the lower half; it consists of pair of winged quadrupeds flanking a tree of life. All interstices in both stars are filled with a stylized floral motif. Interspaces are ornamented with a cross of four-directional palmettes.

Provenance

Werner [1903–1984] and Margaret Harrington Daniels Abegg [1901–1999], New York, NY, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art (?-1966); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (1966-)

Fragments with Eight-Pointed Star (Two Pieces)

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before 1966

Accession Number

1966.137

Medium

Silk: compound weave

Dimensions

Overall: 70.2 x 54.6 cm (27 5/8 x 21 1/2 in.)

Classification

Textile

Museum

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Werner Abegg