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Fragment (China)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 7th–10th century and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is silk and its technique is gauze weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by William Rockhill Gallery of Art..

Its dimensions are

H x W: 77.2 × 48.9 cm (30 3/8 × 19 1/4 in.)

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Fragment (China); silk; H x W: 77.2 × 48.9 cm (30 3/8 × 19 1/4 in.); 1957-48-1

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