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Panel (one of two)
Possibly Persian
Late 19th–20th century
Object Place: Persia
Medium/Technique
Silk; Compound Weaving
Dimensions
70 x 99 cm (27 9/16 x 39 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number51.2387a
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionDesign of a lioness felling a gazelle or deer repeating in loose rows over a simple repeating floral background of curving stalks with leaves, blossom and small dogs. Red, green, blue, black and white silk, plus silver and gold colored wrapped (metallic?) yarns. a: edged with a band of blue and yellow silk with a Greek key design; b: field edged and divided into quarters by tape, mounted on blue cotton. Both in good condition. See: 51.508.