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1997 Along the Silk Road Weavings as a Mirror to Sasanid Art The Abegg Foundation has recently been able to enrich its collections with a unique group of extremely rare silk fabrics from the 7th to the 9th century. These textiles come from Central Asia and are exceptionally well-preserved. Typical features are the brilliant colours and technical refinement. The exact place of origin of the fabrics is unknown. But their style has evidently been influenced by Persian-Sasanid art. Animals are the sole theme: lions suggest symbols of worldly power while birds bedecked with gemstones may be symbols of good fortune. Big medallions and ruler’s ribbons, which decorate some of the animals, suggest that these works were commissioned by princes. In the exhibition, these jewels of the textile art were presented with selected objects of Sasanid art made of silver, bronze, clay and glass. |
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