Piece

Italian

16th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Piece
Date: 16th century
Culture: Italian
Medium: Silk and cotton
Dimensions: L. 14 1/2 x W. 11 inches (36.8 x 27.9 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit Line: Gift of The United Piece Dye Works, 1936
Object Number: 36.90.1007
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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