Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Birds Wool & Silk Large
4'10" x 9'2" 5' x 9'
148cm x 280cm
"This is an outstanding antique French Aubusson tapestry in a fantastic large square size- This wool & silk treasure incorporates impeccable attention to detail- Depicting a scene of Hermes/Mercury, dressed in outstanding clothing. This piece utilizes exquisite artisan workmanship, and an insane design. Pieces like this are highly sought after and hard to come by!"-DCR
History
Hermes
Hermes was one of the Olympian gods, believed to be the son of Zeus. He was known as the messenger of the Olympian gods. He is recognized by his winged sandals, on which he flitted between heaven and earth; his hat, which was also often winged; and the Caduceus, the herald’s staff with which he could induce sleep.
Hermes would move quickly through the heaven and the earth with his famous winged sandals. He was also the guide of the dead into the afterlife. He was the patron god of travelers, merchants and heralds, among others. A very important figure in mythology, Hermes was also the god of boundaries. A sculpture of him, known as a hermae would often stand at crossroads or at entrances. The Romans adopted many Greek gods including Hermes, whom they called Mercury. The Caduceus was later also associated with the Roman God, Mercury. It later became a symbol of Medical practitioners due to its similarities with the rod of the Greek God of healing.
Hermes was the messenger of the Olympian gods. Hermes, or Mercury, had a powerful staff known as the caduceus, which was considered a magical symbol of his inviolability. The staff became a very potent symbol in the ancient world. We are still familiar with it in the modern world, though we may not realize it.
The Romans were not intrinsically religious people like the Greeks. While they had a few myths and legends of their own, most of their pantheon was a modified version of the Greeks. Hence, Mercury was the Roman version of Hermes. The Romans focused on him as a messenger and guide. Both Gods shared similar attributes. AA
Caduceus By at least the 6th century BC, Hermes was portrayed as having a staff, known as a caduceus. The original meaning of the staff of Hermes was most likely a symbol of peace allowing Hermes to travel freely as a messenger without arousing suspicion and avoiding to be stopped or harmed. The Caduceus was meant to demonstrate that the herald Hermes was also an inviolable deity. Real life messengers in Ancient Greece and Antient Rome would have carried a Caduceus to indicate their role and their peaceful intentions. Originally, the caduceus was a rod, or simply an olive branch. These were entwined with garlands or ribbons. Later, these became serpents in the iconography of Hermes. The caduceus was shown winged and entwined with two snakes. This was to symbolize the speed of the herald of the Olympians. The snake was highly symbolic in the ancient world, and may indicate the divinity of Hermes. . According to Homer, the staff was a gift from Apollo to Hermes. The divine messenger had invented the lyre and Apollo was so enchanted by its music that he gifted him the staff. It became a symbol of peace used by those involved in making peace, such as diplomats and messengers. The staff was also thought to have magical properties. If Hermes touched a person who was awake, the person would fall asleep. The herald of the gods was a powerful figure in his own right. It was widely believed that his staff could determine if a person died well, or had a terrible death, which was of extreme importance in the ancient world. The Roman god Mercury also had a caduceus, also regarded as a symbol of peace or diplomacy.
The medical profession adopted the caduceus as its symbol, and it can often be seen in pharmacies. Why? Hermes was not associated with healing. However, his staff is similar to the one owned by the Greek god of healing and medicine, Asclepius.
Aphrodite While best known as Aphrodite, goddess of love, she was the ancient Greek goddess of love, beauty, fertility, physical pleasure (particularly sexual), eternal youth, grace, and beauty. Additionally, she played roles in commerce, war, and politics, and perhaps most notably, as one of the progenitors of the Trojan War.
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Description:
This genuine hand knotted Antique Tapestry by Designers Choice Rugs is a true beauty. With its magnificent quality, this piece portrays an exquisite opulence.
The creation of this tapestry involves many processes, including spinning, weaving, washing, trimming, and finishing, all done by skilled weavers. Known for it's durability and strength, this beautiful rug displays a magnificent quality.
Perfect decorative piece.
Size | 5'9" x 5'10" 176cm x 178cm | Serial ID # | k67301 | Design | Hermes & Mercury, Verdure | Origin | France | Age | Circa 1900 | Category | Antique | Pattern | Floral, Birds, Verdure | Material | 100% Wool & Silk | Foundation Material | Wool | Color | Green, Ivory, Brown, Purple, Blue, Burgundy | Quality | Fine | Condition | Superb condition, minute low areas | Retail Price | $26,000 | Our Price | Please check our listing for discounted price |
History
Hermes was one of the Olympian gods, believed to be the son of Zeus. He was known as the messenger of the Olympian gods. He is recognized by his winged sandals, on which he flitted between heaven and earth; his hat, which was also often winged; and the Caduceus, the herald’s staff with which he could induce sleep.
Hermes would move quickly through the heaven and the earth with his famous winged sandals. He was also the guide of the dead into the afterlife. He was the patron god of travelers, merchants and heralds, among others. A very important figure in mythology, Hermes was also the god of boundaries. A sculpture of him, known as a hermae would often stand at crossroads or at entrances. The Romans adopted many Greek gods including Hermes, whom they called Mercury. The Caduceus was later also associated with the Roman God, Mercury. It later became a symbol of Medical practitioners due to its similarities with the rod of the Greek God of healing.
Hermes was the messenger of the Olympian gods. Hermes, or Mercury, had a powerful staff known as the caduceus, which was considered a magical symbol of his inviolability. The staff became a very potent symbol in the ancient world. We are still familiar with it in the modern world, though we may not realize it.
The Romans were not intrinsically religious people like the Greeks. While they had a few myths and legends of their own, most of their pantheon was a modified version of the Greeks. Hence, Mercury was the Roman version of Hermes. The Romans focused on him as a messenger and guide. Both Gods shared similar attributes.
Caduceus
By at least the 6th century BC, Hermes was portrayed as having a staff, known as a caduceus. The original meaning of the staff of Hermes was most likely a symbol of peace allowing Hermes to travel freely as a messenger without arousing suspicion and avoiding to be stopped or harmed. The Caduceus was meant to demonstrate that the herald Hermes was also an inviolable deity. Real life messengers in Ancient Greece and Antient Rome would have carried a Caduceus to indicate their role and their peaceful intentions.
Originally, the caduceus was a rod, or simply an olive branch. These were entwined with garlands or ribbons. Later, these became serpents in the iconography of Hermes.
The caduceus was shown winged and entwined with two snakes. This was to symbolize the speed of the herald of the Olympians. The snake was highly symbolic in the ancient world, and may indicate the divinity of Hermes.
.According to Homer, the staff was a gift from Apollo to Hermes. The divine messenger had invented the lyre and Apollo was so enchanted by its music that he gifted him the staff.
It became a symbol of peace used by those involved in making peace, such as diplomats and messengers. The staff was also thought to have magical properties. If Hermes touched a person who was awake, the person would fall asleep. The herald of the gods was a powerful figure in his own right. It was widely believed that his staff could determine if a person died well, or had a terrible death, which was of extreme importance in the ancient world.
The Roman god Mercury also had a caduceus, also regarded as a symbol of peace or diplomacy.
The medical profession adopted the caduceus as its symbol, and it can often be seen in pharmacies. Why? Hermes was not associated with healing. However, his staff is similar to the one owned by the Greek god of healing and medicine, Asclepius.
Aphrodite
While best known as Aphrodite, goddess of love, she was the ancient Greek goddess of love, beauty, fertility, physical pleasure (particularly sexual), eternal youth, grace, and beauty. Additionally, she played roles in commerce, war, and politics, and perhaps most notably, as one of the progenitors of the Trojan War.
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