Band with scenes from the Story of David

Italian

first half 17th century

Not on view

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Title: Band with scenes from the Story of David
Date: first half 17th century
Culture: Italian
Medium: Silk on linen
Dimensions: H. 8 3/4 x W. 40 3/4 inches (22.2 x 103.5 cm);
Framed: H. 10 3/4 x W. 42 1/2 x D. 1 3/4 inches (27.3 x 108 x 4.4 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
Credit Line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964
Object Number: 64.101.1387
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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