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17th Century French Aubusson - The Forging of the Arms of Achilles
About the Item
- Creator:Aubusson Manufacture (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 106 in (269.24 cm)Width: 89.63 in (227.67 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Textile,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1600s
- Condition:Rewoven. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Old restorations, segment separations, fragments added in areas. See photos for inspection.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 614-141stDibs: LU90631271954
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