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Fragment (Italy), 13th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated 13th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is silk and gilded parchment wrapped around linen core and its technique is compound 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: 14 x 17.8 cm (5 1/2 in. x 7 in.)

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Fragment (Italy), 13th century; silk and gilded parchment wrapped around linen core; Warp x Weft: 14 x 17.8 cm (5 1/2 in. x 7 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-227

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