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Description

A fine and rare late 17th century English Mortlake Tapestry depicting a scene from the life of Diogenes, The inscription translates ” Let him who wants this house bury me “

Mortlake Shield in bottom right hand corner

Hand woven with silk and wool using the slit-tapestry method

In very good condition

Specification

Antique Collection

European

1690

271 × 183 cm8’10” x 6’