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Piece of brocade
Persian
Medium/Technique
Brocade
Dimensions
Height x width: 4 3/4 x 12 in. (12 x 30.5 cm)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number16.274
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionCloth of gold, much of the gold is gone leaving the yellow foundation threads visible. Across the bottom is a border of flowers of white, dull yellow (faded pink?) green, and dark blue, above this are three groups of blue flowers radiating from a star-like form. These are separated by bands of geometrical ornaments and spandrels filled with flowers--Cut, making the design incomplete.
ProvenancePurchased by the donor of C. Filippo of Paris and Teheran.