Altar frontal

Italian

early 18th century

Not on view

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Title: Altar frontal
Date: early 18th century
Culture: Italian
Medium: Silk and metal thread
Dimensions: L. 39 x W. 85 1/2 inches (217.2 x 99.1 cm); Framed dim.: H. 40 x W. 86 1/4 inches (101.6 x 219.1 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Berle Jr., 1953
Object Number: 53.3.13
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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