18th century
Two alternating geometric flower patterns, at the bottom a heavy tassel of beads. Colours are bright blue, green and amber on white ground.
152.4 x 7.6 cm (60 x 3 in.)
Nettie G. Naumburg, New York, Bequest to the Fogg Art Museum, 1930.
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