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Embroidered Tiraz

This is a Embroidered tiraz. It is dated 12th–13th century and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is linen, silk and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 20.7 x 29 cm (8 1/8 x 11 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Embroidered Tiraz; linen, silk; H x W: 20.7 x 29 cm (8 1/8 x 11 7/16 in.); 1938-45-1

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