Wood fragment

Byzantine

ca. 6th–7th century

Not on view

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Title: Wood fragment
Date: ca. 6th–7th century
Geography: Made in Egypt
Culture: Byzantine
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: Overall: 4 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 9/16 in. (10.5 x 13 x 1.5 cm)
Classification: Woodwork
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1921
Object Number: 21.148.24
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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