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 1½ inches.
8264
SILK AND GOLD TISSUE,
Sicilian, 14th century.
Vincent Brooks Day & Son, Lith.
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.