Textile

Italian

late 14th–early 15th century

Not on view

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Title: Textile
Date: late 14th–early 15th century
Geography: Made in Venice (probably), Italy
Culture: Italian
Medium: Silk, metal thread; twill and twill; silk, gilt membrane on linen.
Dimensions: 19 x 16 in. (48.3 x 40.6 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1946
Object Number: 46.156.32
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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