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TitleFragment
ArtistItaly
Date14th century 14th century
MediumSilk, gilt-animal-substrate-wrapped linen, warp-float faced 2:1 twill weave with supplementary patterning wefts bound by secondary binding warps in weft-float faced 1:3 twill interlacings; left selvage present
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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