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Shield of Arms and Wreath on an Arabesque of Thistle Branches

ca. 1495–1550
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: Shield of Arms and Wreath on an Arabesque of Thistle Branches
  • Date: ca. 1495–1550
  • Culture: Netherlandish (?)
  • Medium: Wool warp; wool wefts
  • Dimensions: Overall: 110 x 84in. (279.4 x 213.4cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Tapestries
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1935
  • Object Number: 35.67
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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