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Square From Hanging (Egypt)

This is a Square from hanging. It is dated 3rd–4th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is warp; s-spun linen. wefts; z-spun linen, z-spun wool. 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: 20.4 × 14.7 cm (8 1/16 × 5 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Square From Hanging (Egypt); warp; s-spun linen. wefts; z-spun linen, z-spun wool; H x W: 20.4 × 14.7 cm (8 1/16 × 5 13/16 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-85

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