British, mid 17th century, 12 squares enclosing figures of merpeople top, cavalier and lady in middle surrounded with various animals including lion, parrot, griffin and others, metal frame support with polychrome glass beads and silk details to facial features, mostly likely formerly the base of a basket, 10-1/4 x 13-1/4 in.; painted wood frame, 12-3/4 x 16-3/4 in. - Provenance: Leslie Maas; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition
scattered bead loss, primarily lower left corner, costumes of figures and along metal frame, fading to facial features, oxidation to metal frame