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Textile (Egypt)

This is a Textile. It is dated 400–600 and we acquired it in 1936. Its medium is linen, s-spun wool and its technique is plain weave with discontinuous wefts (tapestry), slit weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Henry M. Fechimer.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 14.6 x 29.2 cm (5 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.)

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Textile (Egypt); linen, s-spun wool; H x W: 14.6 x 29.2 cm (5 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.); 1936-3-4

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