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1936

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Tiraz (Egypt)

This is a Tiraz. It is dated 10th–12th century and we acquired it in 1936. Its medium is linen, silk and its technique is counted, stem and split stitches on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 22.4 x 32.4 cm (8 13/16 x 12 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Tiraz (Egypt); linen, silk; H x W: 22.4 x 32.4 cm (8 13/16 x 12 3/4 in.); 1936-3-3

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