Textile Fragment

16th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Textile Fragment
Date: 16th century
Geography: Made in Turkey
Medium: Silk, metal thread
Dimensions: H. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm)
W. 15 in. (38.1 cm)
Classification: Textiles
Credit Line: Gift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in honor of Olga Raggio, 2002
Object Number: 2002.494.684
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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