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Written by: Layla VolkovContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Carpets & Textiles · Catalogue no. 30036
Italy, second half of 14th centurySilk Fragment
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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This fragment depicts parallel undulating vines with large peonies with yellow centers, smaller peonies with blue centers, and clusters of flowers.
| Artist / Maker | Italy, second half of 14th century |
|---|---|
| Date | 1350–99 |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, second half of 14th century |
| Medium | Silk and gold thread; lampas weave |
| Dimensions | Overall: 20.3 x 40.6 cm (8 x 16 in.); Mounted: 30.5 x 50.8 cm (12 x 20 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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