Fragment of Silk Brocade
CulturePersian
Dateearly 17th century
MediumSilk
DimensionsOverall: 5 × 20 7/8 inches (12.7 × 53.02 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. J. F. Downing
Object numberR57-9/13
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DescriptionPolychromed figures of birds and flowering shrubs on faded gold ground. From Isfahan.
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