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Cope — Italy

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Written by: Diego RomanoContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 208535
Italy

Cope

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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Artist / MakerItaly
Date1601/75
Culture / OriginItaly
MediumSilk, satin weave; underlaid with linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk, gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk and gilt-metal-strips in crossed back, running, satin, and split stitches; laid work, couching, and padded couching; beaded with coral beads; edged with woven tapes
Dimensions135.4 × 289.7 cm (53 3/8 × 114 1/8 in.)
DepartmentTextiles
TypeTextile
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