Textile Fragment

early 18th century

Not on view

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Title: Textile Fragment
Date: early 18th century
Geography: Made in North Africa
Medium: Silk
Dimensions: H. 26 1/4 in. (66.7 cm)
W. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
Classification: Textiles
Credit Line: Gift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in honor of Olga Raggio, 2002
Object Number: 2002.494.819
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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