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Spread of Eastern textile with embroidery
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Spread of Eastern textile with embroidery

anonymous · 1700 - 1799 · satijnbinding; embroidering; silk

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

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Spread of Eastern textile with multicolored embroidery of silk on silk. In the center the embroidery has a medallion with birds, flowers, and leaves. The center field is filled with fine flower vines, birds, and butterflies with water plants and birds in bow position in the four corners. The border has wavy vines with flowers and leaves.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
bedspread
Credit lineSprei van oosterse textiel met borduurwerk. 1700 - 1799. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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