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Fragment (Italy)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 16th–17th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is silk and its technique is raised supplementary warp pile in satin foundation (velvet); ciselé voided. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by John Pierpont Morgan. It is credited Gift of John Pierpont Morgan.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 76.2 x 34.3 cm (30 x 13 1/2 in.)

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Fragment (Italy); silk; Warp x Weft: 76.2 x 34.3 cm (30 x 13 1/2 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-754

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