A cover of crimson silk velvet with appliqué

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A cover of crimson silk velvet with appliqué
of coloured silks and couched metal threads, the corners with two fish and crayfish, the centre with a shield flanked by tasselled cords and ablove and below saintly figures travelling by boat, fringed--74 x 58in., embroidery 15th century ?, re-applied later
See Colour Plate 31

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