SWISS, PROBABLY ZURICH, DATED 1598

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A MAGNIFICENT TABLE CARPET
SWISS, PROBABLY ZURICH, DATED 1598
Embroidered in wool and couched metal threads, with a central circular wreath medallion with Solomon kneeling before Sheba, flanked by scenes depicting the Trials of Solomon, within a border of fruits, rabbits and birds
70 x 77 in. (178 x 196 cm.)

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Lot Essay

Table carpets were used in wealthy, usually aristocratic households and were a potent symbol of wealth and taste. When the table was in use, they would be covered. At other times, they would have pride of place as an object of high status. They feature occasionally in inventories of the times as noteworthy items. Carpets for use under foot, sometimes noted as 'foote carpets', are more costly again.

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