Italian - Medallion, about 1600-1650

Italian

Medallion from Orphrey or Apparel with Figure of the Archangel Michael, about 1600-1650

Linen tabby embroidered with polychrome silk yarns, couched gilt yarns , 19.4 x 16.5 cm (7 5/8 x 6 1/2 in.)

Commentary

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