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Written by: Ingrid KhalilContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Carpets & Textiles · Catalogue no. 20370
Italy, SicilyBorder with Stags, Fountains, and Trees
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Prancing stags, represented with their heads turned backward, flank an ornate fountain. The fountain motif could allude to rejuvenation and immortality.
| Artist / Maker | Italy, Sicily |
|---|---|
| Date | 1500s |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, Sicily |
| Medium | Bleached linen (est.): needle lace, burato (twined ground and darned in one direction) and applied fringe |
| Dimensions | Overall: 13.5 x 177.3 cm (5 5/16 x 69 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Lace |
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