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Fragment

TitleFragment
Date14th century
MediumMedium: silk, metallic (beaten gold on vellum wrapped around white silk core) Technique: 2 integrated structures (lampas)
Classificationwoven textiles
OriginLucca, Italy Lucca
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of John Pierpont Morgan
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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