Brocade Fragment

17th century

Not on view

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Title: Brocade Fragment
Date: 17th century
Geography: Attributed to Iran
Medium: Silk, metal wrapped thread; brocaded
Dimensions: H. 43 3/4 in. (111.1 cm)
W. 21 in. (53.3 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Brocades
Credit Line: Gift of George D. Pratt, 1933
Object Number: 33.80.9
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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