Textile Fragment

13th–14th century

Not on view

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Title: Textile Fragment
Date: 13th–14th century
Geography: Made in Eastern Islamic Lands
Medium: Brown or dark red, yellow (?), and blue silk and gilt metallic thread. Samit (1/3 twill)
Dimensions: H. 48 7/16 in. (123 cm)
W. 16 9/16 in. (42 cm)
Classification: Textiles
Credit Line: Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art, 2002
Object Number: 2002.356
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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