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Roundel Fragment

This is a Roundel fragment. It is dated 6th–late 7th century and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is silk. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 20 × 21 cm (7 7/8 × 8 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Roundel Fragment; silk; H x W: 20 × 21 cm (7 7/8 × 8 1/4 in.); Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1959-105-15

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