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Fragment (Iran), 17th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is silk, metallic thread (silver foil on a silk core) and its technique is cut and voided supplementary warp pile in 5-harness satin foundation with supplementary weft (velvet). It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 118.2 × 69.8 cm (46 9/16 × 27 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Iran), 17th century; silk, metallic thread (silver foil on a silk core); H x W: 118.2 × 69.8 cm (46 9/16 × 27 1/2 in.); 1951-156-1

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