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Fragment of a border of silk weaving
Italian
16th–17th century
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Silk weaving
Dimensions
14.9 x 11.7 cm (5 7/8 x 4 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number50.435
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionFragment of a border. Compound weave in wine and cream-colored silks. Urn with stylized floral arrangement, lion and part of another. Leafy border at top and bottom. Fringe at top of alternating half-inch sections of cream and wine. Hemmed at each side. Selvedge at bottom.