Fragment of scalloped valance; deep green satin ground with incomplete design of buildings in oriental style with phoenixes alighting on rooftops; brocaded with silver metal thread and yellowish-green, oink and white silk; left selvedge present. Cf. 50.2478.
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Amy Pleadwell
Italian (Venice), 18th century
Object Place
Venice, Italy
Accession Number
51.1566
Medium or Technique
Silk; brocade, satin