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Band

This is a Band. It is dated 4th–5th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is warp; s-spun linen. wefts; s-spun linen, s-spun wool and its technique is slit tapestry with supplementary weft wrapping. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by John Pierpont Morgan. It is credited Gift of John Pierpont Morgan.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 30 x 6.3 cm (11 13/16 x 2 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Band; warp; s-spun linen. wefts; s-spun linen, s-spun wool; H x W: 30 x 6.3 cm (11 13/16 x 2 1/2 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-147

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