Textile ArtsItalian16th-17th century

Panel

second half 16th century

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

Description

Crimson cut and uncut velvet on white satin ground panel decorated with crimson pomegranate motif inside ogival arches of vines; red and white checkered silk fringe (1 inch wide ); lined with crimson silk taffeta

Classification

Textile Arts

Medium

Silk, cut and uncut voided velvet on white satin ground

Culture

Italian

Century

16th-17th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

170.18 x 62.87 cm (67 x 24 3/4 in.)

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