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Tiraz Fragment

This is a Tiraz fragment. It is dated 750–900 and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is silk on linen and its technique is embroidered on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 30.2 × 28.7 cm (11 7/8 × 11 5/16 in.)

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Tiraz Fragment; silk on linen; H x W: 30.2 × 28.7 cm (11 7/8 × 11 5/16 in.); Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-34

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