Purse, Medium: silk and metallic embroidery, silk foundation and lining, linen backing Technique: embroidered on satin weave Label: silk satin, embroidered in silk and metallic yarns, linen backing, Flat rectangular bag of heavy green satin, embroidered in gold and silver metallic yarns and coral-colored silk. On one side the pious pelican is plucking her breast to provide sustenance for her young. Bishop's crooks point inward from the corners. On the other side, a stylized flowering branch in a pitcher, with animals and birds. The embroidery is worked through the satin into a heavy linen

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Size: 3199px × 3900px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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