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Embroidered Strip of Velvet

1500s

Spain

Medium
embroidery: silk and gold thread on velvet, fringe border
Measurements
Average: 285.8 x 52.7 cm (112 1/2 x 20 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr., for the Coralie Walker Hanna Memorial Collection 1939.153
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A vertically long strip of deep burgundy velvet features intricate gold thread embroidery. Repeating patterns of scrolling vines descend the fabric, framing circular medallions with vessels and paired animals facing one another. A yellow and red striped fringe borders both long edges. The top left corner is cut at a downward angle. The golden thread creates ornate metallic motifs against the rich velvet ground, with two larger medallions highlighting animal crests.

Embroidered Strip of Velvet

1500s

Spain

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