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Brussels tapestry, battle scene, second half of the 16th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Brussels tapestry, battle scene, second half of the 16th century
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Late 18th Century Belgian Louis XIII Antique Wool Drawings
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Wool
Flanders tapestry depicting a landscape, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Flanders tapestry depicting a landscape, 18th century
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Late 18th Century Belgian Louis XIII Antique Wool Drawings
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Wool
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