Late 16th or early 17th century
Russia
Object qualities
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Objecttextile (towels, carpets, etc.): Sampler
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Type of arts & crafts
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TechniqueCouching with gold and silver threads on black velvet
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MediumGold and silver threads, black velvet
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Size66,5x53
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Geography details
Russia -
Federal region today
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Federal subject today
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DateLate 16th or early 17th century
Ornament qualities
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Composition
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Elements
Source of information
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Type of sourcebook “Russian Embroidery and Lace”
Author(s) L. Efimova, R. Belogorskaya -
Fund that the source refers toThe State Historical Museum
Description
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Sampler with a large floral design and the figures of symbolic animals worked in gold and silver on black velvet.
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