Textile, Medium: silk, gilded parchment wound around linen core Technique: two interconnected structures: 4&1 satin and weft faced plain weave (lampas), Dark blue satin ground with design entirely in gold. Central symmetrical fountain or standard with branching foliage, flanked by paired confronted rampant griffons. In offset repeat., Italy, 14th century, woven textiles, Textile

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