1701 / 1900, Rhodes

1701 / 1900, Rhodes

Identifier
1971.441
Transfer of custody
MFA Boston
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Description

Two panels sewn together. Worked with silk yarns in a local variation of the cross-stitch. Tapering panel embroidered with a vertical row of red and green "glastra" (Greek: vase) patterns and bordered with small diamond-shaped leaves; rectangular panel shows all-over pattern of stylized leaves. Some stains.