The Hunt

CCAC #: 0300
Artwork title: The Hunt
Artist(s):
Year made: Unknown
Artwork type: Textile
Medium: Appliqué
Dimensions (mm): 910 x 950
Source: Purchased in Cairo, Egypt by Justice Sachs and donated to the Court
Year acquired: 1999
Installation type: Movable artwork
Current location: In storage
Signage:

Handcrafted in Cairo, this vibrant needle-turned textile mirrors ancient tomb reliefs. The imagery portrays a hunter carrying a gazelle alongside his hound, balanced by a woman holding a desert hare and exotic bird near lotus flowers, this artwork adapts heritage into vibrant local craft. 


CCAC 438158

Photographer: Unrecorded
Photo copyright: Consult with CCT curatorial team

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