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1951

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2025

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Mitt (China)

This is a Mitt. It is dated ca. 300 BC and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is silk. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.

Cite this object as

Mitt (China); silk; Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1951-45-5

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