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Tiraz Fragment (Egypt)

This is a Tiraz fragment. It is dated 12th–14th century and we acquired it in 1921. Its medium is linen, pigment and its technique is plain weave, painted and stamped. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Kirkor Minassian. It is credited Gift of Kirkor Minassian.

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Tiraz Fragment (Egypt); linen, pigment; Gift of Kirkor Minassian; 1921-29-3

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