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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
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
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.