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Medallion

17th century
Silk, satin weave over paper; embroidered in silk floss, metal thread (strip wrapped on silk core); appliqued in silk, satin weave
12.1 × 16.5 cm (4.8 × 6.5 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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