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A large border of russet colored flaxen thread embroidered with two tints of thread giving effect of chiaroscuro. Birds with outspread wings processionally woven through the piece, ornato filling the spaces. Two outer borders of ornament. Threads which held the woven buratto in frame are left.

Date
16th century
In our collection
since June the 14th, 2017 up to now
Dimensions
32 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (82.55 x 26.67 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Linen; buratto; lace
Price
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Composition
iron19%
copper66%
atium15%