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Burse

Burse

Unidentified Artist

European

Lined pocket of crimson silk damask embroidered with a central circular medallion showing a descending dove with the Holy Spirit within a radiance and cloud band surrounded by strapwork (couched) and flowers. Satin stitch and French knots. "Gaufrure" (waffled) border around three sides. Backed with white warp-faced plain weave.

Polychromed silk and metallic yarns (silver lamé and gilt frisé)

Textile Arts