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Border Fragment

This is a Border fragment. It is dated 3rd–4th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is warp; s-spun linen. wefts; s-spun linen. s-spun wools and its technique is tapestry woven. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by John Pierpont Morgan. It is credited Gift of John Pierpont Morgan.

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Border Fragment; warp; s-spun linen. wefts; s-spun linen. s-spun wools; Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-154

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