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Probably Italian
18th century
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Silk; Damask
Dimensions
240 x 280 cm (94 1/2 x 110 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Gino Lorenzo Perera
Accession Number56.1307
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionMade of four full loom widths, sewn together. Brilliant golden yellow silk damask with very large-scale symmetrical design showing great urns of acanthus leaves on simple pedestals alternating with other large decorative leaves enclosed within ogival compartments formed by two undulating rose vines. Selvedges show at two sides and on back. Condition very good. One small stain near bottom.