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Headdress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored fabric with gold lining on the edges, featuring a repeating pattern of black hands and gold designs. The fabric is shaped like a quarter-circle with the curved side at the bottom. The black hand designs are oriented with palms facing outward, and they are arranged within a repeating hexagonal pattern. The gold lining is visible along the edges. The fabric appears to be a textile artwork titled "Headdress" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th century or early 17th century
Medium
linen, silk, metal thread
Culture
British
Dimensions
600 × 557 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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