Fragment
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Fragment

TitleFragment
Datebefore 1952 10th century
MediumSilk: compound tabby
ClassificationTextile
OriginIraq or Iran, in the style of the Buyid period (945–1055) Iraq or Iran
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineFragment, before 1952. Iraq or Iran, in the style of the Buyid period (945–1055). Silk: compound tabby; overall: 43.8 x 36.8 cm (17 1/4 x 14 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1952.83
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Fragment” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated before 1952. It is executed in silk: compound tabby and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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