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Fragment (Egypt)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 9th–11th century and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is wool warp; wool and linen weft and its technique is tapestry (plain weave) with slits and dove tailing. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer. It is credited Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 18.4 x 24.8 cm (7 1/4 x 9 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Egypt); wool warp; wool and linen weft; Warp x Weft: 18.4 x 24.8 cm (7 1/4 x 9 3/4 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-452

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