Textile Fragment

10th century

Not on view

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Title: Textile Fragment
Date: 10th century
Geography: Attributed to Egypt, Cairo
Medium: Linen, silk; plain weave, tapestry woven
Dimensions: L. 15 in. (38.1 cm)
W. 29 3/4 in. (75.6 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit Line: Gift of George D. Pratt, 1929
Object Number: 29.179.2
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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