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1953

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Fragment Of A Mat (Egypt)

This is a Fragment of a mat. It is dated 500–800 and we acquired it in 1953. Its technique is woven. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 47 x 27.9 cm (18 1/2 in. x 11 in.) H x W (b): 15.9 x 15.2 cm (6 1/4 in. x 6 in.)

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Fragment Of A Mat (Egypt); H x W (a): 47 x 27.9 cm (18 1/2 in. x 11 in.) H x W (b): 15.9 x 15.2 cm (6 1/4 in. x 6 in.); Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1953-70-2-a,b

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