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Altar Frontal (?)

1600s

Italy, 17th century

Medium
embroidery; silk on linen
Measurements
Overall: 160.8 x 36 cm (63 5/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.1450
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Not on view
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An ivory-colored, vertically oriented silk and linen textile with frayed edges is ornately embroidered with symmetrical, scrolling gold and cream vines. These shimmering stems sprout multicolored leaves and floral patterns in muted red, pink, and dark blue. Various small birds perch amidst the dense foliage, while segmented fruit motifs appear at intervals. A thin, decorative border of miniature flowers frames the composition, creating an intricate column of vibrant plant life and avian activity.

Altar Frontal (?)

1600s

Italy, 17th century

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