Mantle

4th–6th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Mantle
Date: 4th–6th century
Geography: Attributed to Egypt, Eshmunein
Medium: Wool
Dimensions: H. 9 15/16 in. 25.3 cm)
W. 38 3/16 in. (97 cm)
Classification: Textiles
Credit Line: Gift of Maurice Nahman, 1912
Object Number: 12.185.1
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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