Purse with scenes from the story of Patient Griselda, 14th century, French, Silk and metal thread on canvas, Overall: 6 x 5 5/8in. (15.2 x 14.3cm), Textiles-Embroidered, This embroidered scene depicts the popular medieval tale of Griselda, a poor maiden who was tested long and cruelly by her noble husband and thus exemplifies ideal Christian patience. The story appeared in various forms, the best known of which is 'The Clerk’s Tale' in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales
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