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Fragment with eagles in roundels from the Reliquary of Saint Librada in Siguenza Cathedral

1100–50
Silk and gold thread: lampas weave
Overall: 36.8 x 40.6 cm (14 1/2 x 16 in.); Mount: 47 x 50.8 cm (18 1/2 x 20 in.); Framed: 49.5 x 53.3 cm (19 1/2 x 21 in.)
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1952.15
Location: not on view
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Description

This fragment belongs to a group of Spanish silks characterized by their design of aligned, slightly oval roundels that frame animals or birds. A single heraldic eagle fills the center of the roundel, and under his talons are Arabic inscriptions that read Blessing. The beaded border is animated with composite beasts and harpies. It was made during a period when the Islamic cities of Spain were the leading producers of luxury silks in Europe.
Fragment with eagles in roundels from the Reliquary of Saint Librada in Siguenza Cathedral

Fragment with eagles in roundels from the Reliquary of Saint Librada in Siguenza Cathedral

1100–50

Spain, Almeria

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