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Silk textiles composed of paired animals nestled in dense foliage were woven in Europe before 1400 and were probably inspired by precious Central Asian textiles. These two double cloths [34.41.7 and 09.50.1037] illustrate how the tradition continued, and their graphic quality mirrors that of Brother Rabbit.
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Title: Piece
Date: 18th century
Culture: German, Schleswig-Holstein
Medium: Wool and linen
Dimensions: Overall: 23 1/2 x 31 in. (59.7 x 78.7 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1909
Object Number: 09.50.1037
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