Altar Cloth
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Altar Cloth

TitleAltar Cloth
Date13th century 13th century
MediumLinen on linen
ClassificationTextiles-Embroidered
OriginSwiss Swiss
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Cloisters Collection, 1953
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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