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Fragment (Egypt)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 300–600 and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is warp; s-spun linen. wefts; s-spun linen, s-spun wool and its technique is slightly warp-faced plain weave (24/cm x 20/cm) and slit tapestry. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

6 cm X 20.8 cm

Cite this object as

Fragment (Egypt); warp; s-spun linen. wefts; s-spun linen, s-spun wool; 6 cm X 20.8 cm; Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-512

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