Fragment, Medium: silk, metal thread Technique: foundation fabric patterned by the contrast of 8-harness satin and warp faced plain weave – or damassé – and brocaded extra wefts bound by the foundation warp, Gray-violet damassé with small 'bizarre' floral clusters embellished with gold blossoms with orange and yellow accents and silver leaves., possibly France, late 17th century, woven textiles, Fragment

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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