Two horizontal panels of metal thread and crimson damask woven with large facing rampant lions, a crowned double headed eagle below, a pair of birds above, bordered with scrolling foliage and pomegranates--74 x 18in. (188 x 47cm.) and 210 x 18in. (533 x 47cm.), in 16th century style, trimmed with later gilt braid and backing, some rubbing and damage; four other vertical lengths similar, with smaller facing and opposing pairs of rampant lions--22 x 56in. (56 x 142cm.), 24 x 58in. (61 x 147cm.), 24 x 42in. (61 x 107cm.) joined, 21 x 77in. (53 x 196cm.), cut at one side, some wear; and a collection of matching fragments(a lot)

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Two horizontal panels of metal thread and crimson damask woven with large facing rampant lions, a crowned double headed eagle below, a pair of birds above, bordered with scrolling foliage and pomegranates--74 x 18in. (188 x 47cm.) and 210 x 18in. (533 x 47cm.), in 16th century style, trimmed with later gilt braid and backing, some rubbing and damage; four other vertical lengths similar, with smaller facing and opposing pairs of rampant lions--22 x 56in. (56 x 142cm.), 24 x 58in. (61 x 147cm.), 24 x 42in. (61 x 107cm.) joined, 21 x 77in. (53 x 196cm.), cut at one side, some wear; and a collection of matching fragments(a lot)
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This should read "and a matching fragment".

Lot Essay

Compare "The Art Institute of Chicago, Textiles", p. 24. The textile illustrated there is almost identical in design to the present lot. The quality of the gold thread in the present example seems to be of a different quality, suggesting a later date of origin.

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