Les Figures de Mosaïque: Apollon & Daphné

Apollon & Daphné is a silk scarf in 100% pure silk (14 momme), approx. 33 × 147 cm, with hand-rolled edges. The motif is based on a Roman mosaic from the 3rd century AD from ancient Daphne (today Harbiye); the scarf is made in Antakya, Türkiye. It is delivered in the Atelier Anatole archive box with the «Scholar’s Index» provenance card, a separate curator’s note and a microfibre suede pouch.

About the motif

The mosaic was discovered in the House of Menander in ancient Daphne. It shows the moment of metamorphosis: fleeing the god of light Apollo, the water nymph Daphne turns into a laurel tree as her body already merges with sprouting leaves and branches. The scene goes back to Ovid’s Metamorphoses.

Specifications

• Article number: AA-AM-003/26
• Collection: Les Figures de Mosaïque
• Material: 100% pure silk, 14 momme
• Format: rectangular, approx. 33 × 147 cm
• Edges: hand-rolled
• Colours: dark brown, antique gold, natural white, ochre and antique stone tones
• Motif: Apollo and Daphne, transformation into the laurel tree
• Motif origin: House of Menander, ancient Daphne (Harbiye), 3rd century AD
• Origin: made in Antakya, Türkiye
• Wear: drapeable, gender-neutral
• Contents: Atelier Anatole archive box, acid-free tissue paper, «Scholar’s Index» provenance card, curator’s note (separate card, signed by Dr. Beyza Genova), microfibre suede pouch