Brocaded velvet with medallions in ogival lattice
Cleveland Museum of Art

Brocaded velvet with medallions in ogival lattice

late 1500s

Silk: velvet, brocaded; gilt- and silver-metal thread
CC0 — Public Domain
Cleveland Museum of Art

The velvet was probably used as an upholstery fabric, part of an opulent cover for a divan (sofa) at the palace.

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