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17th Century Brussels Old Testament Biblical Tapestry

About the Item

A Brussels Old Testament biblical tapestry from the 17th century, depicting Potiphar’s wife, Zoleikha attempting to seduce Joseph. The two figures appear in a dimensional interior setting, and the scene is enclosed within a narrow monochromatic border. Part of a pair with item #29699, relating the story of Joseph in Egypt. Wool with silk inlay. Measures: 9’4” H x 4’5” W Hanging: The tapestry comes ready for hanging, with linen backing and a strip of hook and loop tape at the top end, which can be connected to the opposite side of the supplied hook and loop tape, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod, we can add the appropriate size loops to accommodate your needs.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55 in (139.7 cm)Width: 112 in (284.48 cm)Depth: 0.05 in (1.27 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    17th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 297001stDibs: LU1201220349962
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