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1937

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2016

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Fragment (Japan)

This is a Fragment. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1937. Its medium is silk, paper with applied gold foil and its technique is plain compound twill. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 49.8 x 34.3 cm (19 5/8 x 13 1/2 in.)

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Fragment (Japan); silk, paper with applied gold foil; Warp x Weft: 49.8 x 34.3 cm (19 5/8 x 13 1/2 in.); 1937-34-5

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