Textile Fragment

ca. 908–32

Not on view

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Title: Textile Fragment
Date: ca. 908–32
Geography: Attributed to Egypt, Cairo
Medium: Linen, silk; tapestry woven
Dimensions: L. 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm)
W. 27 3/4 in. (70.5 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit Line: Gift of George D. Pratt, 1929
Object Number: 29.179.1
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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