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TitleFragment
ArtistSpain or Italy or Germany
Date13th century 13th century
MediumSilk, linen, and gilt animal substrate wrapped linen, two-color complementary weft, weft-float faced twill weave with inner warps
Classificationtextile
OriginSpain Spain
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineArt Institute of Chicago Purchase Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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