Paper Cut-Out

10th century

Not on view

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Title: Paper Cut-Out
Date: 10th century
Geography: Made in Egypt
Medium: Paper; cut-out
Dimensions: H. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm)
W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Classification: Codices
Credit Line: Gift of Nelly, Violet and Elie Abemayor, in memory of Michel Abemayor, 1978
Object Number: 1978.546.41
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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