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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
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iron 19% copper 66% atium 15%