File:Band (Morocco), 18th century (CH 18399033-3).jpg

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English: Band (Morocco), 18th century   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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English: Band (Morocco), 18th century
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English: Natural color linen worked in red silk with the design reserved in the linen outlined in green silk. Details of decoration in green silk. Main design consists of a fountain flanked by grotesque figures with animal-like heads and holding a cup. Standing behind a strange four-footed beast (stag?) whose horns sprout into a flower. Above is a border of highly stylized plant forms. Piece appears to be a part of a larger embroidery as the guard border below is cut. Stitches outline in green silk closely laid chain stitch for red of background.
Date 18th century
date QS:P571,+1750-00-00T00:00:00Z/7
Medium linen and silk
Dimensions H x W: 187 x 24 cm (6 ft. 1 5/8 in. x 9 7/16 in.)
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
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Accession number
1954-108-1
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  • Type: Band
  • Country: Morocco
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