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1902

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Textile (Spain), 12th–13th century

This is a Textile. It is dated 12th–13th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is silk and its technique is compound weft twill (samite). 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 (a): 38.7 x 49.5 cm (15 1/4 x 19 1/2 in.) Warp x Weft (b): 24.1 x 36.8 cm (9 1/2 x 14 1/2 in.)

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Textile (Spain), 12th–13th century; silk; Warp x Weft (a): 38.7 x 49.5 cm (15 1/4 x 19 1/2 in.) Warp x Weft (b): 24.1 x 36.8 cm (9 1/2 x 14 1/2 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-221-a,b

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