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Band Fragment (Egypt)

This is a Band fragment. It is dated 5th–8th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is warp; s-spun linen. wefts: s-spun wool. s-spun linen and its technique is slit tapestry. 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: 76.5 x 35.7 cm (30 1/8 x 14 1/16 in. )

Cite this object as

Band Fragment (Egypt); warp; s-spun linen. wefts: s-spun wool. s-spun linen; H x W: 76.5 x 35.7 cm (30 1/8 x 14 1/16 in. ); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-119

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