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Textile (Iran)

This is a Textile. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is silk, metallic threads and its technique is plain weave with supplemetary weft (brocading). It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 100 x 37 cm (39 3/8 x 14 9/16 in.)

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Textile (Iran); silk, metallic threads; H x W: 100 x 37 cm (39 3/8 x 14 9/16 in.); 1955-80-1

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