Piece

18th century

Not on view

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
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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