Advanced Search
Advanced Search

Requires Photography

Piece of brocade

Persian
17th century
Object Place: Isfahan, Persia

Medium/Technique Brocade, taffeta
Dimensions Height x width: 12 5/8 x 3 15/16 in. (32 x 10 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Edwin Jackson Holmes
Accession Number56.471
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionRectangular piece. Yellow-green taffeta ground with brocaded pattern. Rows of single gold and orange leaves separated by narrow silver stripes. Metal threads much worn. Slits occur at edges of some leaves.