8264.
Piece of Silk and Gold Tissue; the ground black, with pattern, in gold, of a rayed star, with eagles statant and swans naiant (swimming) upon water on a foliated scroll. Sicilian, early 14th century. 1 foot 2 inches by 1 foot 1-1/2 inches.
The design of this piece is as easy and flowing as it is bold; and the
specimen affords us a very choice example of fine manufacture.
8265.
Piece of Linen and Silk Textile; the ground, dark blue; the pattern, yellow, consisting of arcades beneath which are rows of parrots and hawks alternately, both gardant, and perched upon a vine; the initial M surmounted by a crown or fleur-de-lis in gold thread is inserted in the alternate range of arches. Southern Spanish, late 14th century. 1 foot 6 inches by 10 inches.
As a specimen of the Andalusian loom, and wrought by Christian
hands, perhaps at Granada, while that part of Spain was under Moorish
rule, this piece has a peculiar interest about it.
8266.
Maniple, embroidered in silk, inscribed in Gothic letters with "Gratia + plena + Dom . . ." German, end of 14th century. 3 feet 10 inches by 2 inches.
8267.
Piece of Tissue, of cotton warp, of silk and gold woof, with pattern of birds and stags amid foliated ornamentation. Spanish, 14th century.
