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TitleFragment
ArtistItaly
Date1350-1400 14th century
MediumSilk and gilt-animal-substrate-wrapped linen, twill weave with supplementary patterning wefts tied by secondary binding warps in twill interlacings
Classificationtextile
OriginLucca Lucca
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit linePurchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. John V. Farwell III
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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