Hanging
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Hanging

TitleHanging
Dateearly 16th century 16th century
MediumEmbroidered net
ClassificationTextiles-Laces
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRogers Fund, 1906
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Zoological illustration

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“Hanging” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated early 16th century. It is executed in embroidered net 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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