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Textile (Egypt)

This is a Textile. It is dated 12th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is silk and its technique is plain compound cloth. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Frances Morris. It is credited Gift of Frances Morris.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 39.2 x 30.5 cm (15 7/16 in. x 12 in.)

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Textile (Egypt); silk; Warp x Weft: 39.2 x 30.5 cm (15 7/16 in. x 12 in.); Gift of Frances Morris; 1951-111-36

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