A Flemish mythological tapestry, from The Story of Sappho and Phaon, Antwerp, from Ovid's Odyssey first quarter 18th century

Overall measurements: 207cm along left side, 205cm along right side, 343cm along the top edge, 342cm along the lower edge Would benefit from a clean. Some splits and some will need attention. There are some oxidised browns. There are large embroidered initial cyphers on the reverse lining, in two places. Some sections of original selvedge, however most is later. Splits are especially present in areas of light colours, and these areas also have repairs. They are not consistently stable areas. Decorative piece.
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