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Fragment, possibly 16th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated possibly 16th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is silk, metallic and its technique is two integrated structures; plain weave plus plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by John Pierpont Morgan. It is credited Gift of John Pierpont Morgan.

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Fragment, possibly 16th century; silk, metallic; Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-933

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