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Banner of Louis XIV, King of France (r. 1643–1715)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden square cloth with frayed edges, border of black floral designs on a gold background, four large black floral designs in corners, and a large black sunburst design in center.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Silk, silver metallic thread
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
600 × 511 px
Museum record:
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