600-700
Polychrome, wool tapestry band decorated with a design of flowers. The band has outer red borders of regularly dispersed white florets and paired white dots. The central field is dark blue with a design of repeating foliage motifs. Some of these flowers may emerge from kantharoi. Along both sides of the band are undyed areas of fabric.
13.5 x 63 cm (5 5/16 x 24 13/16 in.)
Book of swatches mounted on paper (56 sheets)
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