47.9_01
Type
tapestry panel; cushion cover
Title
Susanna on her Way to the Baths
Materials
wool (warps), wool (wefts), silk (wefts), 9-10 warp threads per cm, 3 ply S Z
Place
England, London (possibly) (place of manufacture)
Description
Wool tapestry cushion cover depicting part of the biblical story of Susanna. In the central panel Susanna can be seen going to the baths with two handmaidens, while the borders surrounding this show hunting scenes. This is one of set of six tapestries, 47.9 to 47.14. Part of the Burrell Collection.
Measurements
overall: 510 mm x 520 mm
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