Greece, Epirus Province or Ionian Island
Bedcover
17th century
Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk in chain, crossed back, cross, running (pattern darning), satin and stem stitches; joined by silk, needle-made inserts and linen, bobbin straight lace tape; four loom widths joined
234.2 × 159.5 cm (92.2 × 62.8 in)
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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