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Flowers in an ogival lattice

Persian
Safavid
17th century

Medium/Technique Silk and metallic thread; brocaded
Dimensions Height x width: 20 7/8 x 12 3/8 in. (53 x 31.5 cm)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number00.610
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThe ground is of gold. An ogival framework of twisting bands encloses symmetrical groups of three flowers, some fleur-de-lis and some open and single flowers. The design is woven with blue, light red, pink, green and light ...