Textile Fragment

9th century

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Title: Textile Fragment
Date: 9th century
Geography: Attributed to Egypt, Fustat
Medium: Wool, silk; tapestry weave
Dimensions: L. 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm)
W. 35 in. (88.9 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1927
Object Number: 27.175a–c
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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