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Textile (Iran), 17th century

This is a Textile. It is dated 17th century. Its medium is silk, metallic yarns and its technique is compound twill, stamped, with discontinuous supplementary weft patterning (brocading). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by George A. Hearn. It is credited Gift of George A. Hearn.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 22.5 x 36.7 cm (8 7/8 x 14 7/16 in.)

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Textile (Iran), 17th century; silk, metallic yarns; Warp x Weft: 22.5 x 36.7 cm (8 7/8 x 14 7/16 in.); Gift of George A. Hearn; 1899-10-32

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