Textile ArtsItalian17th-18th century
Velvet Panel in the form of a Table Runner
second half 16th century
Artists
Unidentified ArtistArtist
Description
The pattern in red ciselé velvet on a silvery white ground, consists of a curvalinear lattice of stems enclosing stylized plants. The backing is of green silk plain weave and probably original. There is a metallic lace (silver filé) fringe.
Dimensions
106.05 x 102.87 cm (41 3/4 x 40 1/2 in.)
Provenance
Paul J. Sachs, Cambridge, gift; to Fogg Art Museum, 1952
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