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Medallion (Egypt), 5th–6th century

This is a Medallion. It is dated 5th–6th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is warp; s-spun two ply z-twist linen. wefts; s-spun linen, s-spun wools and its technique is slit tapestry with supplementary wrapping. 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: 25.2 × 23 cm (9 15/16 × 9 1/16 in.)

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Medallion (Egypt), 5th–6th century; warp; s-spun two ply z-twist linen. wefts; s-spun linen, s-spun wools; H x W: 25.2 × 23 cm (9 15/16 × 9 1/16 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-28

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