Fisherman's Shield

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Fisherman's Shield

Place

Germany (Object made in)

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Made 1645

Medium

Silk, satin weave; embroidered with silk

Dimensions

Diam.: 24.8 cm (9 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Art Institute of Chicago Purchase Fund

Reference Number

1907.767

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