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TitleCover
Date16th century 16th century
MediumDrawnwork, punto avorio, linen
ClassificationTextiles-Laces
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Margaret Taylor Johnstone, 1906
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Zoological illustration

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“Cover” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 16th century. It is executed in drawnwork, punto avorio, linen and classified as textiles-laces. In this archive it sits within the zoological illustration tradition. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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