Fragment of a Velvet Yastik (cushion cover)
2nd quarter of 16th century
Description
The cushion cover is cut at both ends.
Dimensions
H. 98 x W. 78 cm (38 9/16 x 30 11/16 in.) frame: H. 109.2 × W. 86.4 cm (43 × 34 in.)
Provenance
Edwin Binney III, San Diego, (by 1985); bequest to the Fogg Museum.
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