Advanced Search
Advanced Search

Requires Photography

Piece of damask

Probably Italian
Late 16th(?)–17th century

Medium/Technique Silk; Damask
Dimensions Height x width: 11 1/4 x 10 5/8 in. (28.5 x 27 cm)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number98.141
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionWoven with red silk, the pattern being shown by the contrast of weaves. The design of groups of conventional flowers and branches, ending in three flames, is like 93.551, but larger in scale and more angluar in drawing. Much pieced.