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Panel, probably from a chasuble

Panel, probably from a chasuble

Unidentified Artist

French

Ivory-coloured silk ground with liseré (self) pattern of diapering. Symmetical pattern of branching leaves from which sprout flowers and extend garlands in polychrome silk yarns. Brocaded with metallic yarns (filé and silver lancé).

Silk with metallic yarns (filé)

Textile Arts