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Fragment (Egypt)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 5th–6th century and we acquired it in 1948. Its medium is linen, wool and its technique is tapestry. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Dr. Emil Delmar. It is credited Gift of Dr. Emil Delmar.

Its dimensions are

H x W (including ground tabby): 27.3 x 16.7 cm (10 3/4 x 6 9/16 in.) H x W (excluding ground tabby): 23.4 x 4.9 cm (9 3/16 x 1 15/16 in.)

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Fragment (Egypt); linen, wool; H x W (including ground tabby): 27.3 x 16.7 cm (10 3/4 x 6 9/16 in.) H x W (excluding ground tabby): 23.4 x 4.9 cm (9 3/16 x 1 15/16 in.); Gift of Dr. Emil Delmar; 1948-112-1

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