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Panel

1806-1848 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Egypt (made)

Panel, tapestry-woven in coloured silks and red wool on linen warps. The design represents the sacred hawk with wings outspread, wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt, and clasping in its talons four sceptres, two of which are feather sceptres and another a "Uas". In front is the "Ded" or sacred column with lotus plants springing from its base. Behind are the sun and crescent moon.


Object details

Categories
Textiles
Africa
Object type
Panel
Materials and techniques
Tapestry-woven in silks and wool on linen warps
Silk Thread
Wool Yarn
Linen Thread
Tapestry
Brief description
Panel, tapestry-woven in coloured silks and red wool on linen warps, Egypt, 1806-1848.
Physical description
Panel, tapestry-woven in coloured silks and red wool on linen warps. The design represents the sacred hawk with wings outspread, wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt, and clasping in its talons four sceptres, two of which are feather sceptres and another a "Uas". In front is the "Ded" or sacred column with lotus plants springing from its base. Behind are the sun and crescent moon.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 7in
Credit line
Given by Mrs Markham
Object history
Registered File number 86413/1903.
Historical context
Used as a schabraque ornament by the Egyptian cavalry in the time of Muhammad Ali Pacha (1806-1848). (see RF 1924/2588)
Subjects depicted
Lotus Flowers
Hawks (Birds of Prey)
Collection
Middle East Section
Accession number
490-1903

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O364254/panel-unknown/
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