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Curtain Border Fragment

This is a Curtain border fragment. It is dated 3rd–4th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is warp; s-spun linen. weft; s-spun wool, s-spun linen. 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: 50.5 x 40.5 cm (19 7/8 x 15 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Curtain Border Fragment; warp; s-spun linen. weft; s-spun wool, s-spun linen; H x W: 50.5 x 40.5 cm (19 7/8 x 15 15/16 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-151

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