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Panel
Probably Persian
19th century (?)
Object Place: Probably Persia
Medium/Technique
Silk; brocade
Dimensions
76 x 115 cm (29 15/16 x 45 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.519
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionPanel. Connecting staggered rows of ogival compartments, formed by stylized leafy vines containing a repeating peacock motif. Narrow border with a repeating buta design. Outer border with repeating round blossom motif. Gold colored metallic supplemental weft yarns on a blue satin weave silk ground. Seam in center; uneven fading; some stains. Lined.