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Band Fragment (Egypt)

This is a Band fragment. It is dated 3rd–5th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is warp; s-spun linen. wefts; z-spun linen, z-spun wool and its technique is woven slit tapestry with supplementary weft wrapping. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by John Pierpont Morgan. It is credited Gift of John Pierpont Morgan.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 16.6 x 5.5 cm (6 9/16 x 2 3/16 in. )

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Band Fragment (Egypt); warp; s-spun linen. wefts; z-spun linen, z-spun wool; H x W: 16.6 x 5.5 cm (6 9/16 x 2 3/16 in. ); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-50

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