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Textile (Iran), late 16th–early 17th century

This is a Textile. It is dated late 16th–early 17th century and we acquired it in 1954. Its medium is silk, metallic thread (silver and gold leaf on a silk core). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Harvey Smith. It is credited Gift of Harvey Smith.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 10 × 39 cm (3 15/16 × 15 3/8 in.) H x W (b): 9 × 39 cm (3 9/16 × 15 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (Iran), late 16th–early 17th century; silk, metallic thread (silver and gold leaf on a silk core); H x W (a): 10 × 39 cm (3 15/16 × 15 3/8 in.) H x W (b): 9 × 39 cm (3 9/16 × 15 3/8 in.); Gift of Harvey Smith; 1954-82-6-a,b

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