Floral diaper pattern against dark background. Yellow rosettes in interstices.
17.1 x 31.8 cm (6 3/4 x 12 1/2 in.)
Silk lampas
16th-17th centuryHispano-MoorishBook of swatches mounted on paper (56 sheets)
19th-20th centuryJapaneseSilk with gilt metallic yarn embroidery
16th centurySpanishWool on undyed linen
3rd-5th century CEByzantineInk on silk
20th centuryAustrianSilk with silver and silver-gilt filé and lamé strips and gilt frisé.
18th centuryFrenchSilk with gold metallic yarns
15th centuryEuropeanSilk, metallic yarns (filé. lamé and frisé) and sequins
18th-19th centuryItalianLong-armed cross and four-sided silk stitch on a cotton ground.
17th-18th centuryMoroccan