Palampore (textile panel)
Maker: In the style of Jean Bérain (French designer, architect, and engraver, 1640-1711)
Medium:Chintz: painted and dyed cotton tabby
Geography: Made on the Coromandel Coast of India, probably for the French market
Date: 1666-1733
Object number: 973.116.12
DescriptionThe central medallion depicts Ganymede carried by an eagle against a blue ground. This medallion is framed by speckled red strapwork. Ground filled with scrolling foliage, birds and beasts and faded yellow strapwork. Lobed medallion in each corner containing a peacock. Border of quatrefoils and scrollwork on red qround with small deeper red circles.
