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Pair of 1920’s Fortuny Fabric Pillows Depicting Pomegranates and Artichokes
             
  Fortuny early 1920’s fabric with his signature pomegranate design inspired by a 15th century Italian silk
velvet. A ground of deep forest green with hints of blue with an overlay of gold metallic depicting
artichokes and pomegranates. Backed with deep taupe designer silk velvet, finished with a metallic gold
cording that has developed a deep dark rich patina.

The pomegranate was the Christian symbol of the Resurrection and represented the chastity of the Virgin
Mary. The association is derived from the fact that the pomegranate is a fruit composed almost entirely of
seeds and was thought to reproduce itself prodigiously. It also became the impresa of members of the
Spanish Royal House including the emblem of Catharine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry the VIII.

Condition: The metallic has faded over time, common due to oxidization but still retains the full design
otherwise clean and ready to grace your home. Sold as a pair only.

 
         
                       Size: 20" x 25 1/2"                      Price: $2300.00 pair                      Item: #FT92JN10
           
       
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