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Embroidered Fragment

1350–1375

Germany, Lower Saxony, mid to 3rd quarter of 14th century

Medium
embroidery; silk and gold on silk over linen
Measurements
Overall: 13.9 x 30.5 cm (5 1/2 x 12 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1985.6
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Location
Not on view
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A horizontally long linen fragment features a repeating pattern of small figures embroidered in silk and gold across a light tan ground. Figures with medium-light skin tones in green tunics raise their arms, alternating with blue-winged figures in brown tunics playing stringed instruments. Offset rows of beige and brown diamond shapes separate the figures. The rectangular textile has frayed, irregular edges on all sides.

Embroidered Fragment

1350–1375

Germany, Lower Saxony, mid to 3rd quarter of 14th century

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