Ornamental areas of distinct pattern, material, color, or shape around the edge or boundary of something. With regard specifically to tapestries, refers to the areas around the central field outside the inner guard and within the guard that edges the outer sides of the tapestry. For the narrow surfaces showing the 'thickness' or smallest dimension of thin, flat objects, as distinguished from the broad surfaces, see "edges (object components)."
Decorative Elements
arms
the escutcheon, or shield, carries the arms in the heraldic achievement
Alternate Names: coat of arms; heraldry
Getty ID: 300126352
inscription
words, texts, lettering, or symbols carved, inlaid, or painted on a memorial
Alternate Names: monogram
Getty ID: 300028702
Material
white marble
marble with a mineral composition resulting in a predominantly white color; Italian varieties include Carrara and Istrian; ancient sculpture used Parian, Pentelic, and Naxian
S. IACOBI BIACIARDI/ NICHOLAI ET ADIMARI FILIORUM ADIMARI ET SUORUM/ DE SCOLARIBUS Q. MORT/ UI SUT A. D. MCCCXLVIII DE MENS AUGUSTI
Of Ser Iacopo Biaciardi, Niccolò, and Adimari, and the sons of Adimari and his family de' Scolaribus who have died in the year 1348 in the month of August
presumed role based on incomplete evidence; for burials, we know the burial is in this church, we think it is in this tomb; for patronage and other relationships, there is evidence to suggest the connection, but it has not been confirmed
presumed role based on incomplete evidence; for burials, we know the burial is in this church, we think it is in this tomb; for patronage and other relationships, there is evidence to suggest the connection, but it has not been confirmed
presumed role based on incomplete evidence; for burials, we know the burial is in this church, we think it is in this tomb; for patronage and other relationships, there is evidence to suggest the connection, but it has not been confirmed
presumed role based on incomplete evidence; for burials, we know the burial is in this church, we think it is in this tomb; for patronage and other relationships, there is evidence to suggest the connection, but it has not been confirmed
