Damask fragment

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Date17th-18th century

MediumSilk

DimensionsOverall: 9 1/2 × 12 5/8 in. (24.1 × 32.1 cm) Mat: 14 × 17 in. (35.6 × 43.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Carnegie Corporation from the Eliza M. and Sarah L. Niblack Collection

Object numberS2024.5.22

Not on view

DescriptionWoven green silk in a floral design.

Collections

European Art

Additional Details

Provenance The Eliza M. and Sarah L. Niblack Collection, #22

Markings Verso, lower left (black ink stamp): "EX NIBLACK COLLECTION"

Inscribed Verso, top left corner (adhesive label): "22. SILK WEAVE (Damask). / SPANISH OR ITALIAN, XVII-XVIII Century."

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