Italian
Cope, 1550-1600
Silk brocatelle, 134.6 x 279.4 cm (53 x 110 in.)
Brocatelle cope with an ogive pattern of formal jardiniere and plant motives in yellow and white, on a background of red satin. The cope is ornamented with wide gold braid.
Titian Room
Commentary
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