Rare Ancient Tapestry, Psyche’s Meal in the Palace of Cupid, circa 1660
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Rare Ancient Tapestry, Psyche’s Meal in the Palace of Cupid, circa 1660
$220,000List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Pieter Coecke Van Aelst (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 95.67 in (243 cm)Width: 127.96 in (325 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1660
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU106763549622
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