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Medallion (Egypt)

This is a Medallion. It is dated 3rd–4th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is warp: s-spun linen. wefts; s-spun linen, s-spun wool and its technique is slit tapestry with supplementary 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

Warp x Weft: 59.1 x 33.3 cm (23 1/4 x 13 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Medallion (Egypt); warp: s-spun linen. wefts; s-spun linen, s-spun wool; Warp x Weft: 59.1 x 33.3 cm (23 1/4 x 13 1/8 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-113

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