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1902

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Band Or Picture (Italy)

This is a Band or picture. It is dated 15th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is silk, metallic and its technique is 4&1 satin with 2/1 twill (lampas). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by John Pierpont Morgan. It is credited Gift of John Pierpont Morgan.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 34.7 x 47.9 cm (13 11/16 x 18 7/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Woven inscription: "Verbum caro factum est."

Cite this object as

Band Or Picture (Italy); silk, metallic; H x W: 34.7 x 47.9 cm (13 11/16 x 18 7/8 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-360

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