Square contains four sitting putti, each holding a flower in its hand. Between these figures are large floral motifs. In the central red medallion is another human figure. The large red tapestry band also contains complicated red and green floral motifs.
25.4 x 43.2 cm (10 x 17 in.)
Textile fibers
NavajoDark blue satin ground with embroidered decoration
18th centuryChineseLeather
18th centuryDutchTextile fibers
20th centuryGermanSilk, metallic yarns (filé. lamé and frisé) and sequins
18th-19th centuryItalianWool with linen threads on wool warps. Tapestry woven
4th-5th century CEByzantineFiber
ItalianVoided velvet with metallic yarns and damask
19th-20th centuryEuropean?Textile fibers
20th centuryAmericanCloth of silver (lamé) with gold filé brocading
17th centuryItalian