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Piece of velvet

Probably Italian
16th–17th century

Medium/Technique Silk; velvet
Dimensions Height x width: 12 13/16 x 5 7/8 in. (32.5 x 15 cm)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number04.1652
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThe ground is dull yellow silk; the design of small twigs, set obliquely, each crossed by the stem of a leaf is of reddish violet cut and uncut velvet.