Damask fragment

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Date16th-17th century

MediumSilk

DimensionsOverall: 13 × 7 1/4 in. (33 × 18.4 cm) Mat: 17 × 14 in. (43.2 × 35.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Carnegie Corporation from the Eliza M. and Sarah L. Niblack Collection

Object numberS2024.5.23

Not on view

DescriptionWeave in dark cream.

Collections

European Art

Additional Details

Provenance The Eliza M. and Sarah L. Niblack Collection, #23

Markings Verso, lower left (black ink stamp): "EX NIBLACK COLLECTION"

Inscribed Verso, top left corner (adhesive label): "23. SILK WEAVE (Damask) / SPANISH OR ITALIAN, XVI-XVII Century."

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