Fragment with Flowers and Putti
Description
Square contains four sitting putti, each holding a flower in its hand. Between these figures are large floral motifs. In the central red medallion is another human figure. The large red tapestry band also contains complicated red and green floral motifs.
Dimensions
25.4 x 43.2 cm (10 x 17 in.)
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