Textile Fragment

18th century

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Title: Textile Fragment
Date: 18th century
Geography: Attributed to India, probably Deccan
Medium: Silk, cotton, and metal wrapped thread; brocaded
Dimensions: H. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
W. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit Line: Gift of the Museum of the Cranbrook Academy of Art, 1946
Object Number: 46.37.1bb
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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