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Fragment of a silk weave with a pattern of a large bouquet and pomegranate in white on blue, a so-called mosaic decoration
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Fragment of a silk weave with a pattern of a large bouquet and pomegranate in white on blue, a so-called mosaic decoration

anonymous · 1700 - 1725 · lanceren; taqueté; tabby; gros-de-Tours; silk

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Fragment of a silk fabric with a running pattern of very large flowers and a fruit. A bouquet is arranged around a hanging pomegranate. Bottom left a pear-shaped leaf with lobed contours and mosaic edges and vein. Bottom right a loose flower, top left a poppy with a large seed head as the heart, and top right three protruding flowers. Under the leaf a curved flower branch on a diagonally cut widened foot. Note: fragment lining (?) of a "winged chair".

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineFragment van een zijdeweefsel met een patroon van een fors boeket en granaatappel in wit op blauw, een zogenaamd mozaïekdecor. 1700 - 1725. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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