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Piece of brocade

Persian

Medium/Technique Satin brocade
Dimensions Height x width: 7 1/2 x 13 9/16 in. (19 x 34.5 cm)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number15.1103
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThe ground was pink satin but is faded to a pinkish-tan; on this are three symmetrical conventional plant forms with circular flowers at the top, at intervals on the ground are small conventional forms. The design is woven with blue, white, green, yellow and violet.
ProvenancePurchased by the donor of C. Filippo of Paris and Teheran.