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1955

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Fragment (Egypt)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 6th–7th century and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is wool and its technique is dovetail tapestry; one weft carried at a time; s-spun white wool warp; s-spun white wool and s-spun red-purple wool wefts. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 23.8 x 6.6 cm (9 3/8 x 2 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Egypt); wool; Warp x Weft: 23.8 x 6.6 cm (9 3/8 x 2 5/8 in.); 1955-81-1

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