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Unknown Maker, Egyptian

Textile Fragment (Tiraz)

Maker

Unknown Maker, Egyptian

Culture

Egyptian

Title

Textile Fragment (Tiraz)

Year

1100s

Medium

  • Silk plain weave with metallic thread tapestry weave

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Silk plain weave with metallic thread tapestry weave

Materials

silk, metallic yarn

Dimensions

Length: 12.7 cm (5 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Museum Works of Art Fund

Object Number

47.622

Type

  • Textiles

Publications

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A World of Costume and Textiles: A Handbook of the Collection

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Unknown Maker, Egyptian
Textile Fragment (Tiraz), 1100s
Silk plain weave with metallic thread tapestry weave
Length: 12.7 cm (5 inches)
Museum Works of Art Fund 47.622

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