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Fragment of ornamental band from cope of San Valerius

13th century
Medium/TechniqueSilk and gold metallic thread; compound weave
Dimensions5.5 x 10.3 cm (2 3/16 x 4 1/16 in.)
Credit LineHarriet Otis Cruft Fund
Accession number26.293
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceProbably acquired in Spain by Adolfo Loewi, Venice; 1926, sold by Loewi to the MFA for $2070.43 [see note 1]. (Accession Date: December 2, 1926)

NOTES:
[1] Seven textiles were acquired from Loewi for this amount (MFA accession nos. 26.290-26.296).