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Cushion cover?
Turkish or Persian
16th(?)–17th century
Medium/Technique
Silk velvet brocade with silver colored metallic strip wrapped on silk core
Dimensions
120 x 66.8 cm (47 1/4 x 26 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Martin Brimmer
Accession Number77.255
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThe ground is woven with yellow silk and tarnished metal; in the center is a rosette, and on each end are vases of flowers. A border of flowers surrounds the central part, and across each end are oblong medallions curved at one end, each contain conventional plants. The design is of red and light green velvet.