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Fragment

Mid–17th century
Silk, gold, and silver gilt strips wound around silk fiber core, plain weave with supplementary brocading wefts
28.5 × 37.7 cm (11.2 × 14.8 in)

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

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