#surcote
circa 1300, Catalonia
details of a ceiling panel:
1. a couple playing a board game
2. a musician (male) and an acrobat/dancer (female)
Barcelona, Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
A beautiful - if a bit deteriorated - example of early 14th century Spanish (Catalan) fashions (and also of medieval concept of courtly fun).
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Left: Illustration of a green belted surcote ca. 1250.
Right: Green plaid belted dress from Spring 2014 Milan Fashion Week.
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