Textile ArtsTurkish17th century

Embroidered Table Cover

17th century

Classification

Textile Arts

Medium

Linen

Culture

Turkish

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

101 x 78 cm (39 3/4 x 30 11/16 in.)

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