Tapisserie des Flandres, Bruxelles, début du XVIIe siècle

représentant un portique avec des colonnes et vignes entrelacées, à décor de vases de fleurs, oiseaux et animaux, avec un paysage de collines à l'arrière plan ; (bordures manquantes, celle du bas rajoutée sur le motif)

Illustration is quite accurate. Overall condition is fair. Borders have been cut out; only the upper border has been kept and is now applied on the lower side of the tapestry. Torn in places. Linnen undone in place too. Attractive tapestry, large size.
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