Textile fragment

Italian

14th century

Object Place: Lucca, Italy

Medium/Technique Silk compound weave (lampas) with linen threads wrapped in gilt animal membrane

Dimensions 67.3 x 17.5 cm (26 1/2 x 6 7/8 in.)

Credit Line Helen and Alice Colburn Fund

Accession Number35.33

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionFragment of faded salmon silk ground patterned in gold-metallic thread with palmettes and eagles

Provenance1935, sold by Adolfo Loewi, Venice, to the MFA for $850. (Accession Date: January 10, 1935)