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1942

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Tiraz Fragment, 10th century

This is a Tiraz fragment. It is dated 10th century and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is silk and its technique is plain weave with slit tapestry. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 28.2 × 31.2 cm (11 1/8 × 12 5/16 in.)

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Tiraz Fragment, 10th century; silk; H x W: 28.2 × 31.2 cm (11 1/8 × 12 5/16 in.); 1942-30-1-a,b

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