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Sides of glass beads threaded and interwoven on wire, base of satin embroidered with couched beads. Male and female figure in the centre of base, surrounded by unicorn, stag, lion and leopard with birds, butterflies, flowers, sprigs, etc.

Circa 1625 CE – Circa 1674 CE

Method of acquisition: Given (1945-04-19) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

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