Bring the beauty and romance of medieval European art into your home with the Lady Clare Pallas Tapestry Tray, inspired by the celebrated Lady and the Unicorn tapestries.
Considered among the great surviving masterpieces of medieval European art, The Lady and the Unicorn is a remarkable series of six tapestries created in Flanders around the turn of the 16th century. Today, the original tapestries are preserved at the Musée de Cluny – National Museum of the Middle Ages in Paris.
The tapestries are renowned for their richly detailed scenes featuring an elegantly dressed lady accompanied by a unicorn and lion, surrounded by flowers, trees, animals and heraldic imagery. Five of the tapestries are traditionally associated with the five senses—sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch—while the mysterious sixth tapestry, À mon seul désir (“To My Only Desire”), has inspired centuries of interpretation.
Lady Clare’s Pallas Tapestry Collection draws inspiration from this extraordinary artistic tradition, bringing the rich colors, intricate imagery and romance of medieval tapestry art into the home.
The detailed artwork is beautifully complemented by an elegant hand-gilded frame, creating a decorative serving piece with the rich character of traditional European art.
Since 1932, Lady Clare has been known for creating fine English lacquered placemats, coasters, trays and decorative home accessories. Made in Great Britain, the Pallas Tapestry Tray combines centuries-old European artistic inspiration with traditional British craftsmanship.
Available in two useful sizes, the tray is equally at home serving afternoon tea, coffee, cocktails and drinks or simply displayed as a decorative accessory.
The generous Traditional Tray, measuring approximately 21.5 × 15.5 inches, provides ample room for entertaining and serving. The Small Tray, measuring approximately 15.5 × 12 inches, is ideal for tea, coffee, cocktails or lighter serving.
The historic character of the Pallas Tapestry design makes this tray particularly beautiful in an English Country House, French Country interior, traditional library, study or historically inspired home.
It also makes an exceptional gift for an art lover, medieval history enthusiast, Francophile, museum lover or collector of traditional European decorative arts.
Pair it with coordinating Lady Clare Pallas Tapestry Placemats, Tablemats and Coasters to create an elegant collection inspired by one of Europe's great artistic treasures.
Product Details
• Features the Lady Clare Pallas Tapestry design
• Inspired by the medieval Lady and the Unicorn tapestries
• Part of the Lady Clare Traditional Collection
• Elegant hand-gilded frame
• Protective felt base
• Available in two sizes
• Traditional Tray: approximately 21.5 × 15.5 inches
• Small Tray: approximately 15.5 × 12 inches
• Ideal for tea, coffee, cocktails, drinks and entertaining
• Decorative enough for display when not in use
• Made in Great Britain
Combining medieval art, European history and traditional British craftsmanship, the Lady Clare Pallas Tapestry Tray brings the beauty and mystery of The Lady and the Unicorn into the home.
PREORDER FROM GREAT BRITAIN
Allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.
