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Panel

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Panel of white linen damask, closely embroidered with silver-gilt thread and red and blue silk. Repeating pattern in horizontal rows of a tazza and cover supported by a pair of griffins. The ground is closely covered with floral scrolls.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered linen damask
Brief description
Panel, embroidered linen damask, Italian, 17th century
Physical description
Panel of white linen damask, closely embroidered with silver-gilt thread and red and blue silk. Repeating pattern in horizontal rows of a tazza and cover supported by a pair of griffins. The ground is closely covered with floral scrolls.
Dimensions
  • Including braid length: 18.25in
  • Width: 6.5in
Object history
This panel of embroidery was on loan to the Museum from April 1901 till June 1902.

Purchased. Registered File number 84027/1901 and 16849/1902.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
673-1902

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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