News dated
On 7 September, the Opificio delle Pietre Dure announced investigations and conservation work on a textile kept at Vallegloria monastery in Spello. [1]
A medieval Egyptian origin is a preliminary hypothesis awaiting analysis. The traditional link to Saint Francis is unproven. [1]
The bright side
A fragile object will receive scientific attention and conservation care. [1]
Straight from the source.
- A Vallegloria di Spello riemerge un tesoro tessile medievale. Il restauro sarà a cura dell’Opificio Opificio delle Pietre Dure — Ministero della Cultura · 7 Sept 2026
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