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Piece

TitlePiece
Datelate 16th century 16th century
MediumMetal thread on satin
ClassificationTextiles-Embroidered
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRogers Fund, 1920
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Botanical illustration

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“Piece” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated late 16th century. It is executed in metal thread on satin and classified as textiles-embroidered. In this archive it sits within the botanical 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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