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Textile fragment with remains of a large medallion with a trefoil finial

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    • currently in research collection

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  • The Newberry Collection of Islamic Embroideries by Ruth Barnes and Marianne Ellis

    The Newberry Collection of Islamic Embroideries

    Remains of a large medallion containing a circle, vines and leaves, and a trefoil finial filled with leaves. The medallion was set into a wide field with border bands filled with a row of heart shapes, ovals and circles. The corner of the field has a tear-drop shape surrounded by tendrils and leaves.

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