Cover

18th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Cover
Date: 18th century
Geography: Attributed to Iran
Medium: Silk, metal wrapped thread, taffeta; brocaded
Dimensions: H. 43 1/4 in. (109.9 cm)
W. 27 1/2 in. (69.9 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1909
Object Number: 09.66
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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