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Border of raised gold leather, decorated with two facing sea creatures, floral and leafy scrolls in a symmetrical composition
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Border of raised gold leather, decorated with two facing sea creatures, floral and leafy scrolls in a symmetrical composition

anonymous · c. 1652 · leather; gilt leather

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

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Border of raised gold leather, decorated with two sea creatures facing each other, flower and leaf vines in a symmetrical composition. At the top and bottom (parts of) a narrow ornamental border. Painting in red and brown (once green) on a grey/green ground. Set in a modern wooden frame.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
gilt leather hangingfurniturefragmentupholstered wall
Credit lineBoord van verheven goudleer, gedecoreerd met twee naar elkaar toegewende zeewezens, bloem- en bladranken in een symmetrische opbouw. c. 1652. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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