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1953

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Fragment (Egypt)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 4th century and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is wool embroidery on linen ground and its technique is embroidered on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 21.3 x 21.3 cm (8 3/8 x 8 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Egypt); wool embroidery on linen ground; H x W: 21.3 x 21.3 cm (8 3/8 x 8 3/8 in.); Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1953-70-1

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