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Square cover
Probably Persian
18th–19th century (?)
Object Place: Persia
Medium/Technique
Silk; embroidery
Dimensions
124 x 121 cm (48 13/16 x 47 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.471
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWorked entirely in chain stitch on a gray silk ground. A central star motif around which continuous slim stalks, in metallic yarns, with various simple blossoms and leaves in red, blue, orange, yellow and white silk yarns, curve, swirl and overlap, filling the field. In each corner, angled towards the center, is a small buta motif; border with a continuous inscription. Same materials as above. Edged with shawl material; lined.