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Fragment, 10th–12th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated 10th–12th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is silk tapestry, linen foundation and its technique is slit tapestry in plain weave foundation. 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: 44.5 × 52.1 cm (17 1/2 × 20 1/2 in.)

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Fragment, 10th–12th century; silk tapestry, linen foundation; H x W: 44.5 × 52.1 cm (17 1/2 × 20 1/2 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-190

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