Saint Mary Magdalene or Saint Barbara with Book and Jar of Ointment

German

19th–20th century (Last third of the 15th century style)

Not on view

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Title: Saint Mary Magdalene or Saint Barbara with Book and Jar of Ointment
Date: 19th–20th century (Last third of the 15th century style)
Geography: Made in probably Nuremberg (?), Germany
Culture: German
Medium: Wool
Dimensions: Overall: 45 x 25 in. (114.3 x 63.5 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Tapestries
Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Object Number: 32.100.388
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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