拍品 66
  • 66

An Italian Embroidered Torah Binder, 17th century

估價
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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描述

silk thread on linen.
height 4 1/4 in.; length 137 in. 
10.8 cm; 348 cm

Delicately embroidered in punto scritto with elaborate repeating geometric patterns of serpentine scrolls and grape clusters, edged in button hole stitch.

Condition

Two inch semi-circular mend in the lower border. Several small stains. Small areas of red silk fading.
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