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Textile (Egypt)

This is a Textile. It is dated 6th–8th century and we acquired it in 1948. Its medium is wool, linen and its technique is tapestry. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 71.8 x 16.5 cm (28 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (Egypt); wool, linen; H x W: 71.8 x 16.5 cm (28 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.); 1948-84-1

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