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Fragment (Spain or Iran)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 14th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is silk, gold foil applied to animal membrane thread and its technique is lampas. 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: 17 x 11.2 cm (6 11/16 x 4 7/16 in.)

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Fragment (Spain or Iran); silk, gold foil applied to animal membrane thread; H x W: 17 x 11.2 cm (6 11/16 x 4 7/16 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-233

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