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Piece of damask

Probably Italian
16th–17th century

Medium/Technique Damask
Dimensions Overall: 27 x 68 cm (10 5/8 x 26 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number93.285
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThe ground is of light reddish violet satin. The design of sprays of various leaves and seed vessels, and separate leaves with dotted midrib, is woven with light green silk that gives a gray effect.