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Fragment (Yemen)

This is a Fragment. It is dated early 10th century and we acquired it in 1969. Its medium is cotton and its technique is warp ikat. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Clara Waldeck. It is credited Gift of Clara Waldeck.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 57 × 18 cm (22 7/16 × 7 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Yemen); cotton; H x W: 57 × 18 cm (22 7/16 × 7 1/16 in.); Gift of Clara Waldeck; 1969-170-21

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