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Fragment

This is a Fragment. It is dated 6th–8th century and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is wool, linen and its technique is dovetail and split tapestry weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 16.4 × 15.6 cm (6 7/16 × 6 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment; wool, linen; H x W: 16.4 × 15.6 cm (6 7/16 × 6 1/8 in.); 1960-56-2

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