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Hat

probably 5th–8th century
Not on view
Although frequently found in cemeteries, hats such as this example, are rarely recognizably depicted and thus their use is poorly understood. The bag-shaped hats are probably earlier than the tapered examples. The hat is worked in the sprang technique, which produced expandable networks.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Hat
  • Date: probably 5th–8th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Egypt
  • Medium: Wool
  • Classification: Textiles
  • Credit Line: Gift of Lily S. Place, 1921
  • Object Number: 21.6.2
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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