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Fragments, 16th–17th century

This is a Fragments. It is dated 16th–17th century. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is double cloth. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Dikran Kelekian. It is credited Gift of Dikran Kelekian.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 16.6 × 6.4 cm (6 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.)

It is signed

Woven signature: Ishahim (?) in nastaliq style of calligraphy

Cite this object as

Fragments, 16th–17th century; silk, metallic thread; H x W (a): 16.6 × 6.4 cm (6 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.); Gift of Dikran Kelekian; 1899-13-4-a/c

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